Privacy Policy

Voluntary Founders (“we,” “us,” or “our”) has created this Privacy Policy to inform you of what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have regarding your data. This policy applies to the website https://voluntary-founders-772425.framer.app/ (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that identifies or relates to you. In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories:

2. How We Collect Information

• Directly from You: When you create an account, make a purchase, sign up for emails, or contact customer service.

• Indirectly from You: Via automated technologies like cookies and web beacons that track your interaction with the Site.

• Third Parties: We may receive data from service providers or data aggregators to improve our service accuracy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following "Business Purposes":

• Product Fulfillment: Managing orders, payments, and returns.

• Marketing: Delivering newsletters, coupons, and targeted advertising based on your interests.

• Internal Operations: Improving Site effectiveness and conducting research/analysis.

• Fraud Prevention: Monitoring for malicious activity to protect our customers and business.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information for money; however, we may "share" or "disclose" it for business purposes to:

• Service Providers: Companies that provide support like logistics, email marketing, and data enhancement.

• Legal Authorities: When required to comply with law, subpoenas, or to protect the safety of our users.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or sale of assets.

5. Security and Retention

We maintain administrative and technical safeguards, including Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption for sensitive data.

• Retention: We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (e.g., tax compliance or dispute resolution).

• Email Safety: We will never ask for your password or credit card info via email. Beware of "phishing" scams.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access & Portability: Request a copy of the specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you over the past 12 months.

• Correction: Request that we fix inaccurate information.

• Deletion: Request that we delete your data (subject to legal exceptions like completing a transaction).

• Opt-Out of Targeted Ads: You may direct us not to use your data for targeted advertising or automated decision-making.

To exercise these rights, please email us at privacy@voluntaryfounders.com (placeholder).

7. Children’s Privacy

We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such data has been collected without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

8. International Transfers

As a U.S.-based entity, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We rely on legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses or user consent to ensure your data remains protected across borders.

State Privacy Law Addendum (U.S.)

If you are a resident of states like California, Virginia, or Colorado, you have the right to:

1. Know what personal information is being sold or shared.

2. Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

3. Limit the use of sensitive personal information.

4. Non-Discrimination: We will not charge you different prices or provide lower quality service because you exercised your privacy rights.