Privacy Policy

Introduction

FreeWorld acknowledges the significance of safeguarding your information. This document outlines what data we gather about you through our website or other interactions, how we utilize it, and your options regarding our handling of your information.

Please review this policy thoroughly. Your use of our Services indicates acceptance of these terms. We may modify this policy periodically, and continued use signifies your agreement to updates.

I. Categories of Personal Information We Collect

We gather data when you establish an account, donate, subscribe to newsletters, volunteer, or engage with us. We also obtain information from vendors and external parties.

We collect:

Identifiers: Name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifiers, Internet Protocol address, email address, and similar data.
Financial Information: PayPal numbers and related payment details.
Protected Classification Characteristics: Age, gender, marital status.
Audio/Visual Information: Call recordings and communications.
Employment-Related Information.
Education Information as defined by FERPA.
Inferences: Profiles created from your data patterns.

Sensitive Personal Information

We process identification numbers including social security, driver's license, state identification card, or passport number.

Passive Collection

Through tracking technologies, we gather IP addresses, mobile advertising IDs, browsing information, and device data. You may adjust browser settings to block cookies, though this may limit functionality.

To request deletion, use our Contact Us page.

II. Purposes for Processing Personal Information

We use your data to:

Deliver our Services
Enhance and analyze our offerings
Contact you regarding requests and donations
Engage with advocacy organizations and partners
Conduct research and internal analysis
Promote our Services
Meet legal obligations and enforce policies
Secure our systems against fraud

We may also anonymize and aggregate information for statistical purposes while maintaining measures preventing re-identification.

III. Sources of Personal Information

We collect directly from you and from vendors and third parties who provide information to supplement our records or enable tracking technologies.

IV. Disclosure of Personal Information

We share your information with:

Vendors: Website hosts, IT providers, data analysts, payment processors, and marketing services (with contractual limitations).
Third Parties for Marketing: Marketing providers and organizations to support fundraising.
Program Partners: For donations, we work with payment processors; as donors, your information may reach event sponsors and nonprofits to improve fundraising.
Service Delivery Partners: Workforce development agencies, educational institutions, or employers for co-enrollment and resource access.
At Your Direction: Any third party you authorize.

We may also disclose information in change-of-control situations (mergers, asset sales) and for legal purposes such as protecting rights, defending claims, investigating illegal activity, complying with subpoenas, or protecting safety.

We may disclose anonymized data broadly.

V. Children's Privacy

Our Services target users 18 and older. Parents or guardians who believe we have collected information about a child should contact us immediately via our Contact Us page.

VI. Third-Party Links on Our Services

Our site may contain external links. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. When leaving our Services, this Privacy Policy will no longer govern, so review their terms independently.

VII. Security & Retention

We employ encryption, firewalls, and password protection. We retain information for the period reasonably necessary to provide services, support operations, and comply with law.

VIII. Additional Disclosures for Certain U.S. Residents

Data Subject Rights

Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws have various rights depending on location:

Colorado Residents: Access, correct, delete, portability, opt-out of sales/targeted advertising/profiling, and consent revocation rights.
Minnesota Residents: Access, correct, delete, processing confirmation, portability, opt-out of sales/targeted advertising/profiling, profiling information access, third-party disclosure lists, and consent revocation.
New Jersey Residents: Access, correct, delete, portability, opt-out of sales/targeted advertising/profiling, and consent revocation.
Oregon Residents: Access, correct, delete, processing confirmation, portability (where feasible), opt-out of sales/targeted advertising/profiling, third-party disclosure lists (upon request), and appeal rights.

Exercising Rights & Authorized Agents

Submit requests via our Contact Us page. Some states allow agent representation; we may verify identity and may decline requests if exceptions apply.

Appeals

State residents denied requests may appeal by referencing their initial request.

Sales & Targeted Advertising

We sell personal information and process personal information for targeted advertising purposes. This includes cookies, IP addresses, browsing data, and donor information. Opt out via our Contact Us page.

Opt-Out Preference Signals

We recognize applicable opt-out signals but do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

Profiling

We do not process information for profiling producing legal or similarly significant effects.

Note: The CCPA and similar laws do not apply to 501(c)(3) nonprofits like FreeWorld, so certain disclosures may not apply to all residents.

IX. Other Disclosures

California Residents Under 18: Request content or data removal via our Contact Us page, though complete removal is not guaranteed.

California "Shine the Light": Use our Contact Us page to request information about third-party marketing disclosures or opt out.

Nevada Residents: We sell covered information. Opt out via our Contact Us page.

X. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We will update this policy periodically, posting updates on this page with homepage notices.

XI. Contacting Us

For privacy questions, contact us through our online webform or email [email protected].