Privacy Statement

Freecause recognizes the importance of your privacy and your right to control your personal information. We understand that providing personal information is an act of trust, and we take this responsibility seriously. This Privacy Policy forms part of our Terms of Use (TOU) and should be read in conjunction with them.

Email Privacy

Your email address will never be displayed publicly on this website.

• We will not send you emails unrelated to Freecause.

• If provided, your email address will be stored securely.

• If you sign a petition, you may receive a signature receipt by email for your records. This receipt includes information on how to edit and manage your signature.

• Your email address may be used for signature verification during quality control to maintain high standards of integrity in signature lists.

Use of Your Information

Freecause will not sell or share your personal information with any third party, except as described in this policy.

• Petition Authors: If you sign a petition, your information will be accessible to the petition’s author. Authors agree to use this information responsibly and in compliance with our Terms of Use and this Privacy Policy. Authors may contact you about the campaign you supported or forward petition signatures to the petition’s target. Petition targets may view signature details. Authors are prohibited from republishing signatures on other websites or media platforms.

Public Display of Signatures and Comments

• Your signature (and any accompanying comment) may be publicly displayed in the petition’s signature list. Public lists do not include email or street addresses but may include your town or city.

• Petition authors have the option not to display their lists publicly. However, assume that the list may be displayed unless explicitly stated otherwise.

• You can use our "Anonymous" designation feature to cloak your name and hide your signature from public view. Comments can also be hidden from public view if desired.

• Please note that search engines (e.g., Google) may index publicly visible signatures and comments. To prevent indexing, cloak your signature and hide your comment. Users can edit their signatures and comments to manage search engine exposure. Instructions are available in our FAQ.

Facebook Comments

If you use the Facebook comment feature on a petition, your name and profile photo may appear on the Freecause site. This feature is powered by a Facebook plugin. Freecause does not guarantee that attempts to edit Facebook comments will achieve the desired results. Using this feature is at your own risk.

Advertising and Cookies

Freecause uses cookies to enhance user experience and support site functions. Additionally, we work with advertising partners like Google and Simply Advertising:

• Google DART Cookie: Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this site. These cookies enable ads tailored to your visits to our site and others. You can opt out of the DART cookie by visiting Google’s ad and content network privacy policy.

• Cookies are also used to remember your preferences and enhance site functionality. Consent for cookies is managed according to applicable laws.

Signature Details and Personal Information

Signatures include the signer’s IP address, which is accessible to the petition’s author and Freecause administrators for security purposes. Other personal information collected during the signing process will be treated in compliance with international data protection standards.

Data Access and User Rights

Freecause respects your rights to access, edit, or delete your personal information. You can:

• Request access to your data.

• Edit your signature or comments.

• Request deletion of your personal information.

These requests will be handled promptly and in compliance with applicable laws. Administrative fees may apply in certain cases.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Data related to petitions may be stored to maintain the integrity of campaigns and support quality standards.

Security

Freecause takes appropriate measures to secure personal information, including encryption and regular security assessments. However, no system is completely secure, and users should exercise caution when sharing personal data online.

Business Transfers

If Freecause or substantially all of its assets are acquired, or in the event of bankruptcy, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction. Any acquiring party will continue to use your information as described in this policy. Users will be notified of any significant changes.

Communication from Freecause

• Petition Updates: If you sign a petition, you may receive updates related to the campaign you supported.

• Related Communications: Occasionally, you may receive information about related petitions, site updates, or account-related notifications.

• You can manage your email preferences or opt out of communications at any time.

Children’s Privacy

Freecause does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a child’s personal information has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Users will be notified of significant updates via email or site notifications.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at Contacts.