Mutual Aid Campaign Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
When you share or participate in mutual aid campaigns through our platform, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and location information necessary for coordinating aid.
- Campaign Details: Information about your specific needs or the assistance you're offering, including descriptions, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Communication Records: Messages exchanged with other community members or organizers related to mutual aid efforts.
- Access Information: Data about how you interact with the platform, including device information and IP addresses.
We only collect information that is necessary to facilitate meaningful connections within our mutual aid community and to ensure the safety and effectiveness of our platform.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used specifically to support mutual aid efforts in the following ways:
- To connect people with needs to those who can provide assistance within the community.
- To verify the legitimacy of requests and offers to maintain community trust and safety.
- To improve the platform's functionality and better serve the needs of our community.
- To communicate updates about relevant campaigns and community initiatives.
- To analyze patterns of need and support within communities to better allocate resources.
We are committed to using information solely for the purpose of facilitating community support and solidarity, not for commercial purposes or profit.
3. Information Sharing Practices
We understand the sensitive nature of mutual aid requests and offers. Our information sharing practices include:
- Community Sharing: Information about your campaign may be shared with other community members who can provide assistance or who have similar needs.
- Consent-Based Sharing: We will obtain your consent before sharing your personal contact information with specific individuals.
- Limitations: We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
- Legal Requirements: We may share information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our community members.
Our goal is to facilitate connections while respecting privacy boundaries and maintaining the security of sensitive information.
4. Data Security Measures
We implement various security measures to protect the information shared through our platform:
- Encryption of sensitive data both in transit and at rest.
- Regular security assessments and updates to address potential vulnerabilities.
- Access controls limiting who within our organization can view personal information.
- Training for all team members on privacy best practices and security protocols.
- Data minimization practices to collect only what is necessary for mutual aid coordination.
While no system can guarantee absolute security, we are committed to implementing reasonable safeguards to protect your information and continuously improving our security measures.
5. Your Rights Regarding Your Information
As a member of our mutual aid community, you have rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request copies of your personal information that we hold.
- Correction: You can ask us to correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information when it's no longer needed.
- Restriction: You can ask us to limit how we use your information in certain circumstances.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw consent for sharing your information at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section. We will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.
6. Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Address: Mutual Aid Community
123 Support Street
Solidarity City, ST 12345
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours during regular business days.
Last Updated: May 16, 2025