PRIVACY POLICY - RIGHT TO BLOOM

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: December 31, 2025

Introduction

Right To Bloom ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [website URL], make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or otherwise interact with our organization.

Right To Bloom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating sexual shame and sexism as barriers to human rights globally through international advocacy, education, and legal training.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Contact Information:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

Donation Information:

• Billing information

• Payment card details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

• Donation amount and history

• Tribute or memorial information (if applicable)

Communications:

• Information submitted through contact forms

• Newsletter subscription preferences

• Volunteer or partnership applications

• Correspondence with our team

Testimonies and Reports:

• Information provided for human rights documentation

• Reports of violations or harm

• Supporting documentation you choose to share

We take special care with sensitive information related to human rights violations and will handle such information with the highest level of confidentiality.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

Technical Information:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on pages

• Referring website

• Date and time of visit

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Fulfill Our Mission:

• Document human rights violations

• Prepare reports for UN human rights bodies

• Conduct advocacy and educational programming

• Partner with local organizations

To Process Donations:

• Process and acknowledge donations

• Issue tax receipts (as required by law)

• Maintain donor records

• Send donation confirmations

To Communicate With You:

• Send newsletters and updates about our work

• Respond to inquiries and requests

• Provide information about programs and events

• Send administrative communications

To Improve Our Services:

• Analyze website usage and trends

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Develop new programs and initiatives

To Comply With Legal Obligations:

• Maintain records as required by nonprofit regulations

• Respond to legal requests

• Protect against fraud or illegal activity

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, sending communications, and conducting our work. These providers include:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

• Email service providers (e.g., Mailchimp, Substack)

• Website hosting services

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

All service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect and defend our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized information that cannot be used to identify you individually for research, advocacy, or reporting purposes.

International Data Transfers

Right To Bloom operates globally. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

For users in the European Union, we comply with applicable data protection laws and take appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Specific Retention Periods:

• Donor Information: 7 years (IRS requirement for 501(c)(3) organizations)

• Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe

• Human Rights Documentation: Permanent retention for advocacy and legal purposes, with appropriate security measures

• Website Analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

You may request deletion of your information at any time, subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request that we correct any inaccuracies.

Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us directly. Please note that you may still receive administrative communications (e.g., donation receipts).

Cookie Preferences: You may control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Do Not Track: Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

For EU Residents (GDPR Rights): If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to data portability

• Right to object to processing

• Right to restrict processing

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email address].

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures Include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission

• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant processors

• Regular security assessments

• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

• Password protection and authentication protocols

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Special Protections for Sensitive Information: Given the sensitive nature of human rights documentation, we take additional security measures to protect information related to violations, testimonies, and reports. This includes:

• Enhanced encryption

• Restricted access

• Anonymization when possible

• Secure storage protocols

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, partner organizations, and external resources. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

• Sending an email notification to newsletter subscribers (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: megan@bymegmars.com

For EU Residents:
If you are located in the European Union and have concerns about our data practices, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

Consent

By using our website, making a donation, signing up for our newsletter, or otherwise providing information to Right To Bloom, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Additional Information for Specific Users

For Donors

Tax Receipts: Donor information is retained as required by IRS regulations for 501(c)(3) organizations. Tax receipts will be issued for donations as required by law.

Anonymous Donations: If you wish to make an anonymous donation, please contact us directly to arrange this. Note that we will still need to maintain records for IRS compliance, but we will not publish or share your name publicly.

Recurring Donations: If you set up recurring donations, your payment information will be securely stored by our payment processor. You may cancel recurring donations at any time by contacting us.

For Newsletter Subscribers

Content: Our newsletter includes updates about Right To Bloom's work, human rights advocacy, educational content about sexual shame and empowerment, and occasional donation appeals.

Frequency: We send newsletters [specify frequency: weekly, biweekly, monthly].

Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us directly.

For Human Rights Documentation Contributors

Confidentiality: We understand the sensitive nature of human rights documentation. Information you provide about violations will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

Anonymization: Where possible and appropriate, we will anonymize information used in reports and advocacy work to protect identities.

Consent: We will obtain explicit consent before using any personally identifying information in public reports or advocacy materials.

Security: We implement enhanced security measures for all sensitive documentation.

Your Rights: You may request to review, correct, or withdraw information you have provided at any time.

Acknowledgment: By using Right To Bloom's services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable U.S. laws and regulations governing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, as well as international data protection requirements including GDPR for EU users.