Banish Big Brother Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 12th, 2024
Introduction
Banish Big Brother (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your information through our website BanishBigBrother.com (the “Site”). Our primary activities involve education and advocacy to promote privacy and data protection. By accessing the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Collection of Your Information
- Personal Data: We collect personal information such as your name and email address only if you voluntarily provide it to sign up for our email list or make a donation. This information is used to stay in contact with you, send you emails, newsletters, announcements, etc.
- Derivative Data: Our Site utilizes Cloudflare, which provides built-in analytics. This may include data such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing activity.
Use of Your Information
The information we collect is used to communicate with you, process donations through Stripe (without accessing your payment information directly), and improve your experience on our Site.
Sharing of Your Information
- Service Providers: We use SendFox for mass emails and Stripe for processing donations. Your information is shared with these providers to facilitate our communications and transactions.
- Legal Requirements: We will disclose your information only when legally compelled to do so under US laws. See our Transparency Report.
User Consent and Rights
- Voluntary Participation: Providing your personal information for our email list or donations is entirely voluntary.
- User Rights: You have the right to unsubscribe, request deletion, or correction of your data by contacting us at [email protected].
Data Security
We prioritize the security of your personal information. We use modern TLS with strong ciphers for all communications, along with strong passphrases, MFA, and Cloudflare’s security features to protect our systems.
Data Breach Response
In the event of a data breach, we will take immediate action to investigate and remediate any vulnerabilities, assess the damage, and be transparent about our response to ensure the continued trust of our users.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under this age, and there is no age verification process for joining our email list or making donations.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This policy is reviewed yearly and updated as necessary. We will inform you of any significant changes by updating the policy on our Site and/or through direct communication.
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected].