Privacy Policy

Legal Disclaimer

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At The W.A.T.C.H. Project, our mission is our guiding principle. We are committed not only to our cause but also to protecting the privacy and security of our supporters. We believe that trust is built on transparency, which is why we have a strict, simple policy regarding your information.

The Short Version

We do not use tracking cookies. We do not sell your information to anyone, for any reason. The information you provide is used solely to advance the mission of The W.A.T.C.H. Project.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us directly. This may include:

Personal Identifiers: Such as your name and email address, when you sign up for our newsletter, contact us, or make a donation.
Contact Information: Such as your address or phone number, if you provide it for specific purposes (e.g., volunteering or event coordination).
Communication Records: Any correspondence you have with us via email or contact forms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide strictly for purposes that align with and propel our mission forward. These uses include:

Communication: To send you updates about our work, newsletters, and information on how you can support our mission.
Mission Operations: To process donations, coordinate volunteers, and respond to your inquiries.
Improvement: To improve our website and services based on the information and feedback you provide.

3. What We Do NOT Do

This is the core of our privacy promise:

No Tracking Cookies: We do not utilize any third-party tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies that monitor your behavior across the web. Our website may use strictly necessary, functional cookies (e.g., to remember a form you are filling out), but these are not used for tracking or profiling.
No Sale of Information: We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. Your trust is not for sale.
No Unnecessary Data Collection: We only collect the information we need to communicate with you and further our mission.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal information except in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party service providers to assist us in operating our website or conducting our mission (e.g., a secure email delivery service or payment processor for donations). These partners are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and are permitted to use your information only to provide services to us.
Legal Obligation: We may disclose information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or other legal process.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures designed to protect your personal information from accidental loss, unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is ever 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your information:

Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time by using the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.
Access and Correction: You can contact us to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to correct any inaccuracies.
Data Deletion: You can request that we delete the personal information we have about you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date of the last revision will be posted at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

The W.A.T.C.H. Project
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