Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with TheCHANGEproject ("we," "us," or "our"), we may collect:

• Personal information you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, phone number, university affiliation, and other details submitted through our application forms, contact forms, or chapter registration.
• Usage data collected automatically, including pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device information, and IP address.
• Cookies and analytics data through Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Process volunteer, internship, and chapter applications
• Communicate with you about programs, events, and opportunities
• Improve our website and user experience
• Send organization updates (only with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service providers that help us operate (e.g., Supabase for data storage, Resend for email, Airtable for application management)
• Analytics services (Google Analytics) in an aggregated, anonymized form
• When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication, and access controls on our administrative systems. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies for authentication sessions and analytics. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of communications at any time
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@thechangeprojectco.org.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at: hello@thechangeprojectco.org