Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Last updated: January 2, 2026

This page explains how Bleed Ready (“Bleed Ready,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects and uses information, and the rules for using our website and services (the “Site”).

Quick links:

  • Privacy Policy (how we handle information)
  • Terms of Use (rules + disclaimers)

If you have questions, contact us via our Contact page: /contact-us/

Privacy Policy

1) What this Privacy Policy covers

This Privacy Policy describes:

  • What information we collect
  • How we use it
  • When we share it
  • How we protect it
  • Your choices and rights

By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2) Information we collect

A) Information you provide to us

We may collect information you choose to provide, including:

  • Contact details (name, email address, and any information you include in a message)
  • Newsletter or membership details (email address, membership status)
  • Training requests / partnership inquiries (organization name, message details, and any scheduling information you provide)
  • Purchases, memberships, or donations (transaction status, amount, and basic billing details)

Please do not submit sensitive personal information (including medical information about yourself or anyone else) through our forms or email. Bleed Ready is an education and preparedness resource and is not a healthcare provider.

B) Information we collect automatically

When you use the Site, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect:

  • IP address and general location (approximate)
  • Browser type, device type, operating system
  • Pages you visit, time spent on pages, and referring/exit pages
  • Cookie data and similar technologies (see “Cookies & analytics” below)

3) How we use information

We use information to:

  • Operate and improve the Site and membership features
  • Send newsletters or updates you request
  • Respond to messages, training requests, or partnership inquiries
  • Process payments, memberships, or donations (through third‑party processors)
  • Maintain security, prevent fraud/abuse, and protect our users
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies

4) When we share information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only in limited situations:

  • Service providers (website hosting, email delivery, forms, analytics, and payment processing) who help us run the Site
  • Legal/safety reasons if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of Bleed Ready, our users, or others
  • Business changes (rare): if we reorganize or transfer assets, information may be transferred as part of that process

5) Payments, memberships, and donations

If you purchase a membership/subscription or make a donation:

  • Payments are processed by third‑party payment processors (we do not store your full payment card number).
  • We may receive limited transaction information (for example: payment status, amount, and the email address used) so we can provide access and keep records.

Tax‑deductibility: Donations are only tax‑deductible if we explicitly state Bleed Ready is eligible to receive tax‑deductible charitable contributions and provide required documentation.

6) Cookies & analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep the Site functioning
  • Remember preferences
  • Understand Site performance and usage (analytics)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some features work.

7) Email communications

If you subscribe to our emails, you can opt out anytime using the unsubscribe link in an email.
We may still send non‑marketing messages when necessary (for example: account notices or transactional messages).

8) Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed to:

  • Provide the Site and services
  • Maintain records for operational or legal reasons
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our policies

9) Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10) Children’s privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us via /contact-us/ and we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

11) Your choices and rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information, or to object to certain processing.

To make a request, contact us via /contact-us/.

12) Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent changes. Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated policy.

Terms of Use

1) Acceptance of these Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

2) Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site. If you are under 18, you represent that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

3) Educational content only — not medical advice

Bleed Ready provides educational and informational content about bleeding control, trauma preparedness, and community readiness.

  • Content on the Site is not medical advice
  • Use of the Site does not create a clinician‑patient relationship
  • Do not delay seeking professional care because of something you read here

In an emergency, call your local emergency number immediately (911 in the U.S.).

4) Assumption of risk

Learning and applying trauma first aid skills (including direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet use) involves inherent risk—especially in real-world situations. You are responsible for your decisions and actions.

To the maximum extent allowed by law, you agree that you use the Site and apply any techniques described at your own risk.

5) Memberships, subscriptions, and paid content

Some content or features may be available only to members or paying subscribers.

If you purchase a subscription:

  • You agree to provide accurate billing information
  • You agree not to share paid content in ways not permitted by BleedReady
  • Access may end if your subscription ends or is canceled

Cancellation: Unless stated otherwise at checkout, cancellation stops future renewals and access continues until the end of the current billing period.

Refunds: Refunds (if any) follow the policy displayed at checkout or communicated by Bleed Ready. Unless required by law, subscription fees may be non‑refundable once a billing period begins.

6) Donations

If the Site accepts donations, donations are voluntary. Donations are only tax‑deductible if Bleed Ready explicitly states that contributions are tax‑deductible and provides required documentation.

7) User messages and submissions

If you submit messages or content (including training requests, comments, or inquiries), you agree:

  • You have the right to submit it
  • It does not violate any laws or third‑party rights
  • It is not abusive, threatening, defamatory, or unlawful

We may remove user submissions at our discretion.

8) Intellectual property

Unless otherwise noted, Site content (text, graphics, branding, logos, and downloads) is owned by Bleed Ready or used with permission and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • Use Site content for personal, noncommercial educational purposes

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, sell, or distribute content without written permission
  • Use BleedReady branding in a way that suggests endorsement without permission

9) Prohibited uses

You agree not to:

  • Attempt to access the Site unlawfully or interfere with security
  • Scrape, mine, or harvest Site data or user information
  • Use the Site for unlawful purposes
  • Disrupt the Site or other users’ ability to access it

The Site may link to third‑party sites or services. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

11) Trademarks

All third‑party trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Any reference is for identification and educational purposes.

STOP THE BLEED® is a trademark of its respective owner(s). Bleed Ready is an independent education initiative and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any third‑party program unless explicitly stated.

12) Disclaimers

The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind (express or implied), including warranties of accuracy, reliability, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error‑free, or secure.

13) Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bleed Ready and its team are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on content.

If liability is found, Bleed Ready’s total liability is limited to the amount you paid to Bleed Ready in the prior twelve (12) months (or $100, whichever is greater), unless a greater amount is required by law.

14) Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bleed Ready from claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of another’s rights.

15) Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where Bleed Ready is organized/operated, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles, unless otherwise required by law.

16) Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent changes. Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated Terms.

17) Contact

Questions about this page can be sent via our Contact page: /contact-us/