Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/11/2026
Website: eduardobittar.com (the “Website”)
Owner / Operator: BITTAR CONSULTING LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”)

Eduardobittar.com respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you may provide through the Website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you visit or interact with the Website, including when you make one-time or recurring donations through third-party payment processors.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • Submit a contact form
  • Subscribe to a newsletter
  • Request information or services
  • Make a donation
  • Communicate with us via email or other methods

This information may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Donation information (such as amount and billing details submitted through the payment processor)
  • Any message content you submit
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Date and time of access
  • General location information (approximate)

This data may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, and similar technologies.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and understand how users interact with the Website.

Cookies may include:

  • Essential cookies (required for functionality)
  • Analytics cookies (traffic and performance monitoring)
  • Preference cookies (language and display settings)

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect certain Website functionalities.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for legitimate operational and business purposes, including:

  • To provide and maintain the Website
  • To process voluntary donations
  • To respond to inquiries and messages
  • To provide requested services or information
  • To send newsletters or communications (if you opt in)
  • To improve Website content and performance
  • To analyze usage patterns and user behavior
  • To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Notice)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction requiring a lawful basis for processing personal information, we process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter or making a donation)
  • Contractual necessity (e.g., providing services you request)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., website security, analytics, operational management)
  • Legal obligations (e.g., compliance with regulatory requirements)

4. Payment Processing and Donations

The Website may allow users to make one-time or recurring donations through a third-party payment processor.

4.1 Third-Party Payment Processor

All donation payments are processed through Stripe, an independent third-party payment service provider.

When you make a donation:

  • Your payment information (such as credit card number or billing details) is submitted directly to Stripe.
  • We do not store or directly process full credit card information on our servers.

Your use of Stripe is governed by Stripe’s own privacy policy, terms of service, and security practices.

4.2 No Responsibility for Payment Processing

BITTAR CONSULTING LLC does not control Stripe’s systems, payment infrastructure, fraud detection systems, or transaction processing mechanisms.

Accordingly:

  • We are not responsible for payment processing errors.
  • We are not responsible for fraudulent transactions, unauthorized use of payment methods, or chargebacks.
  • We are not responsible for technical failures or security breaches occurring within Stripe’s platform.

Users are solely responsible for ensuring that the payment method used is authorized and valid.

Any disputes regarding payments, fraud, unauthorized charges, or billing issues must be addressed directly with the payment provider and the relevant financial institution.

4.3 Recurring Donations

If you choose to make recurring donations:

  • Payments will be automatically processed at the selected interval (e.g., monthly).
  • Recurring donations may be canceled at any time through the payment management interface provided by Stripe or by contacting us.

Cancellation requests may take a reasonable time to process and may not affect payments already processed.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only in limited circumstances.

5.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that assist in operating the Website, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email marketing platforms
  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
  • Payment processors (such as Stripe)
  • Security or anti-spam services

These providers may process information only for the purposes of providing services on our behalf.

5.2 Legal Compliance

We may disclose personal information if required by law, regulation, legal process, subpoena, or governmental request.

5.3 Protection of Rights

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to protect:

  • Our legal rights and property
  • The integrity and security of the Website
  • Users or the public
  • Our interests in legal proceedings or disputes

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Providing services or communications
  • Maintaining operational and financial records
  • Complying with legal obligations

If you request deletion of your personal information, we will make reasonable efforts to comply unless retention is required by law.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.

By using the Website, you acknowledge that any transmission of information occurs at your own risk.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights that include:

  • Accessing the personal information we hold about you
  • Requesting correction of inaccurate information
  • Requesting deletion of your personal information
  • Restricting or objecting to certain processing activities
  • Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent
  • Requesting data portability where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information provided in Section 13.

9. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or newsletter, you may receive periodic email communications.

You may opt out at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link contained in the email, or
  • Contacting us directly

Certain non-promotional communications may still be sent when necessary, including security notices or legal updates.

10. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

The Website may contain links to external websites or embedded content such as videos, social media integrations, or third-party articles.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of those third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external services they access.

11. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the Website, please contact us so that we may remove the information.

12. International Users

If you access the Website from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws.

By using the Website, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in those jurisdictions.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests regarding your personal information, you may contact us at:

Email: hello@eduardobittar.com
Website: eduardobittar.com

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal obligations.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Website after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

15. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA Notice)

If you are a resident of California, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about you
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Limit the use of certain sensitive personal information

BITTAR CONSULTING LLC does not sell personal information.

Requests related to California privacy rights may be submitted using the contact information listed above.