Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Choose90.org. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This policy explains how we handle any information we collect when you use our website, Join the Movement, make donations, or interact with our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you Join the Movement, create an account, or make a donation, we collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

• Name and email address
• Screen name or display name
• Phone number (optional)
• Location (city, state - optional)
• Social media handles (optional)
• Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers like Stripe or PayPal)

2.2 Authentication Information

We use Firebase Authentication (provided by Google) to enable secure sign-in options. When you sign in using:

• Google Sign-In: We receive your name, email address, and profile photo from your Google account
• Facebook Sign-In: We receive your name, email address, and profile photo from your Facebook account
• Email/Password: We store your email address and a securely hashed password

Note: We do not store your Google or Facebook passwords. Authentication is handled securely by Firebase/Google.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Device information
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our site. See section 6 for more details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your Choose90 account
• Process your donations and pledges
• Send you updates about the Choose 90 movement (only if you opt-in)
• Connect you with local chapters and community resources
• Track your progress and award badges for engagement
• Improve our website and community resources
• Respond to your questions and support requests
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Firebase Authentication (Google)

We use Firebase Authentication, a service provided by Google, to handle user authentication. When you sign in with Google or Facebook, your authentication is processed by Firebase/Google according to their privacy policies:

• Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google Privacy Policy

Firebase stores authentication tokens and user identifiers. We sync this information with our WordPress database to create your account.

4.2 Payment Processors

When you make a donation, payment information is processed securely by third-party payment providers (Stripe, PayPal, etc.). We do not store your full credit card information. Payment processors have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your payment data.

4.3 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used in aggregate to improve our website. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Your account information is stored securely in our WordPress database
• Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
• Authentication tokens are encrypted and managed by Firebase/Google
• We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only

We do not sell your data to third parties. We may share aggregated, anonymized data for analytics purposes, but this does not include personally identifiable information.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged into your account
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website traffic and usage

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Update or correct your information (via your account settings)
• Delete your account and personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications (unsubscribe links are included in all emails)
• Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@choose90.org.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@choose90.org.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, your personal information, or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@choose90.org
Website: choose90.org/support