🏮 Our Privacy Philosophy
The W.O.P.R. Foundation™ (Worldwide Organization for People's Rights) exists to fight surveillance capitalism and protect digital autonomy. We take your privacy seriously because that's our entire mission. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
We believe in radical transparency. If you find anything unclear or concerning in this policy, email us at [email protected].
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with our services, you may provide:
- Email address
- Username/display name
- Password (encrypted, never stored in plaintext)
- Optional profile information
- Name and email address
- Billing address (required for tax receipts)
- Payment information (processed by our payment processor, not stored by us)
- Messages you send us via email or contact forms
- Support ticket information
- Community forum posts (if applicable)
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- IP address (anonymized after 30 days)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Access times and referring URLs
- Pages visited and features used
- Essential cookies (for login/session management only)
- We do NOT use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics beyond basic server logs
1.3 Information We DO NOT Collect
We explicitly do not collect:
- Social Security Numbers or government IDs (unless legally required for tax reporting)
- Biometric data
- Precise geolocation data
- Data from third-party brokers
- Behavioral tracking across websites
- Any information not necessary for our services
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information ONLY for:
2.1 Core Operations
- Providing and maintaining our services
- Processing donations and sending tax receipts
- Communicating about your account or donations
- Responding to support requests
- Protecting against fraud and abuse
2.2 Legal Compliance
- Complying with tax and nonprofit reporting requirements
- Responding to lawful requests from authorities (with transparency reports)
- Enforcing our Terms of Service
2.3 Improving Our Services
- Analyzing aggregate, anonymized usage data
- Fixing bugs and improving functionality
- Understanding which programs resonate with supporters
- Sell your data (ever, under any circumstances)
- Share your data with advertisers
- Use your data for marketing without explicit consent
- Create user profiles for commercial purposes
- Share data with third parties except as listed in Section 3
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1 Service Providers (Minimal & Necessary)
We share data ONLY with trusted service providers who help us operate:
Payment Processing
Payment processors (Stripe, Mollie, etc.) receive payment information. We receive only confirmation, not full payment details. They must maintain PCI-DSS compliance.
Email Communications
Email service provider for sending receipts and updates. We use end-to-end encrypted email when possible.
Infrastructure
Hosting providers (with data processing agreements). Server infrastructure in privacy-friendly jurisdictions.
All service providers:
- Sign data processing agreements
- Are contractually bound to protect your data
- Cannot use your data for their own purposes
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if:
- Required by law (subpoena, court order, etc.)
- Necessary to protect rights, safety, or property
- Investigating fraud or terms violations
We commit to:
- Fighting overly broad requests
- Providing transparency reports annually
- Notifying users when legally permissible
4. Data Security
4.1 Technical Measures
We protect your data through:
4.2 Your Responsibility
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Enable two-factor authentication when available
- Report suspicious activity immediately
- Keep your contact information current
5. Your Rights & Choices
5.1 Access & Correction
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
- Portability: Receive your data in machine-readable format
How to exercise: Email [email protected] with subject "Data Access Request"
5.2 Deletion & Restriction
You have the right to:
- Deletion: Request complete deletion of your account and data
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Objection: Object to certain data processing activities
Important notes:
- We may retain data for legal/tax requirements (7 years for donations)
- Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone
- Some data may remain in backups for 90 days
6. Data Retention
Account Data
Retained while account is active, deleted within 90 days of account closure
Donation Records
Retained for 7 years (IRS requirement)
Server Logs
Anonymized after 30 days, deleted after 1 year
7. Children's Privacy
The W.O.P.R. Foundation does not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or 16 in the EU).
If we discover we have collected such data: We will delete it immediately, notify the individual/guardian, and terminate the account.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
What We Use
What We DON'T Use
- ❌ Third-party advertising cookies
- ❌ Social media tracking pixels
- ❌ Cross-site tracking
- ❌ Behavioral advertising networks
- ❌ Data broker services
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA.
Categories we collect:
- Identifiers (email, username)
- Financial information (for donations)
- Internet activity (server logs)
- Inferences (aggregate usage patterns)
We do NOT sell personal information.
Exercise rights: Email [email protected] with "CCPA Request"
10. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
Legal Basis for Processing
We process data based on:
- Consent: For optional features and marketing
- Contract: To provide services you've requested
- Legal obligation: For tax and nonprofit compliance
- Legitimate interests: For fraud prevention and security
Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
11. Contact & Complaints
Filing Complaints
EU: Your national Data Protection Authority
12. Our Commitment
The W.O.P.R. Foundation is built on principles of transparency, autonomy, and human dignity.
We promise to:
If we ever violate these principles: We will disclose it publicly, explain what happened, detail how we're fixing it, and accept accountability.
Last Updated: October 8, 2025 | Version: 1.0
The W.O.P.R. Foundation™ is a Delaware nonprofit corporation. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status pending.
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