PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: June 6, 2024
Last Updated: February 13, 2026
Vegan Hacktivists, Inc. (“Vegan Hacktivists,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit veganhacktivists.org, use any related website, application, or platform (including GRANTI), or otherwise interact with us (collectively, the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Personal Information You Provide
• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Donation information
• Organization name (if applicable)
• Any information you submit through forms, grant applications, or communications
B. Donation & Payment Information
When you make a donation, payment details (such as credit card number) are processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store full payment card information on our servers.
C. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Referring URLs
• Access times
This information may be collected through cookies and analytics tools.
D. Sensitive Personal Information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as:
• Government identification numbers
• Biometric data
• Precise geolocation
• Racial or ethnic origin
• Religious beliefs
• Health information
Unless you voluntarily provide such information in communications or applications.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Operate and maintain our Site
• Process donations and payments
• Respond to inquiries
• Send newsletters and updates (if you opt in)
• Improve website functionality
• Analyze usage trends
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations
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3. Lawful Bases for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
• Consent – For newsletters and marketing communications
• Contract – To process donations or provide services you request
• Legitimate Interests – For analytics, fraud prevention, and service improvement
• Legal Obligation – For compliance with tax and nonprofit regulations
You may withdraw consent at any time.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Ensure website functionality
• Remember preferences
• Analyze traffic
• Improve user experience
We may use the following types of cookies:
• Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies – Help us understand site usage
• Preference Cookies – Store user preferences
• Marketing Cookies – Track visitors to deliver relevant communications (if applicable)
Where required by law (e.g., EU/UK), non-essential cookies are only placed after you provide consent through our cookie banner.
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our cookie consent tool.
5. Disclosure of Information
We may share your information with:
• Payment processors
• Email service providers
• Hosting providers
• Analytics providers
• Professional advisors
• Government authorities when legally required
We do not sell your personal information.
We do not share donor information with other organizations for marketing purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including:
• Donation records: As required for tax and accounting compliance
• Newsletter data: Until you unsubscribe
• Account or platform data: While your account is active or as required for operational purposes
• Analytics data: According to provider retention settings
When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. International Data Transfers
Our servers are located in the United States.
If you access our Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
Where required by applicable law (including GDPR), we rely on appropriate safeguards such as:
• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Approved transfer mechanisms
• Data Privacy Framework participation (where applicable)
8. Your Privacy Rights
A. General Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent
To exercise your rights, contact:
privacy@veganhacktivists.org
B. California Privacy Rights (CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
• Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Limit the use of sensitive personal information (we do not use sensitive personal information for profiling)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
Requests may be submitted to:
privacy@veganhacktivists.org
C. Canada (PIPEDA)
Canadian residents may:
• Access their personal information
• Request corrections
• Withdraw consent (subject to legal restrictions)
• File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
10. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including:
• Encryption
• Access controls
• Secure hosting environments
• Vendor confidentiality agreements
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision.
Material changes will be communicated through the Site where appropriate.
13. Contact Information
Vegan Hacktivists, Inc.
505 Windy Knoll Dr.
#876
Mount Airy, MD 21771
United States
Email: privacy@veganhacktivists.org
