Effective Date: 10/4/2025
Build Up Fitness (“BUF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website located at www.buildupfitness.org

(the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit a contact form
   
• Join our email list or newsletter
   
• Make a donation through a third-party platform (e.g., GoFundMe)
   
• Express interest in volunteering, participating, or partnering
   

This may include:

• Name
   
• Email address
   
• Phone number
   
• Donation amount (via third-party processors; BUF does not receive card details)
   
• Any messages you choose to provide
   

When you visit our Site, standard technologies may collect:

• IP address
   
• Browser type and version
   
• Device information
   
• Pages viewed
   
• Time and date of visit
   

This occurs through:

• Cookies
   
• Google Analytics or similar tools
   

We use this information only to understand how people use the Site and improve user experience.

If you donate through a platform such as GoFundMe, your payment information is processed securely by that third-party provider.
BUF does not receive or store your credit card, banking information, or passwords.

We only receive:

• Your name (if you choose to share it)
   
• Donation amount
   
• Message (optional)
   

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries
   
• Provide updates about BUF programs, events, or fundraising
   
• Improve the Site and user experience
   
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
   

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information only with:

• Service providers who help us operate the Site or send communications
   
• Donation platforms (e.g., GoFundMe) that process contributions
   
• Legal authorities only if required by law
   

BUF does not share personal information for marketing by third parties.

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Analyze website traffic
   
• Improve site performance
   
• Understand visitor behavior
   

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

Our Site may contain links to external websites (e.g., GoFundMe, partners, social media).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

BUF does not knowingly collect personal information from children under age 13.
If we learn we have done so, we will delete it promptly.

You may:

• Opt out of email communications at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link
   
• Request that we update or delete your contact information
   

To make a request, email: info@buildupfitness.org

(or preferred contact).

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” and post the updated version on this page.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information:

Build Up Fitness
San Francisco, CA
Email: sarah@buildupfitness.org

Website: www.buildupfitness.org