Effective Date: 03/11/2025
The Shame Breakers Foundation is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when you interact with our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, and any other information you provide when submitting stories, photos, or contacting us.
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This helps us improve our website’s performance and user experience.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and submissions.
- Review and consider stories, photos, or other contributions for publication.
- Communicate important updates and news about our mission and initiatives.
- Improve our website, services, and community engagement.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you grant explicit permission for your content or information to be shared publicly.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process to comply with governmental or regulatory requests.
- To Protect Our Rights: To protect the safety, rights, and security of our organization, our community, or others.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data, where applicable.
- Withdraw consent for the use of your personal data.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
6. Retention of Data
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.