Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 11, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how deprogrammer.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or use our website at deprogrammer.org (the “Service”).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number.
  • Account Information: Username and password.
  • Profile Information: Bio, profile picture, and other information you choose to provide.
  • Communication Data: Messages, comments, and feedback you provide to us.

1.2 Usage and Technical Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate our Service:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, referring website addresses, and other similar information.
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and other technology identifiers on the devices you use to access our Service.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect and store information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • To create and manage your account
  • To communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
  • To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
  • To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve our Service
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security breaches
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as hosting, email delivery, and analytics.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. If you are located outside [YOUR COUNTRY] and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to [YOUR COUNTRY] and process it there.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: The right to request copies of your personal information.
  • Rectification: The right to request that we correct inaccurate information about you.
  • Erasure: The right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Restrict Processing: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • Data Portability: The right to request that we transfer your personal information to another organization or to you.
  • Object: The right to object to our processing of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section.

9. Retention of Data

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For more information about your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information below.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: [YOUR CONTACT EMAIL]
  • Postal Address: [YOUR PHYSICAL ADDRESS]

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.