Voices for Progress ("VFP," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and platform (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Terms with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined under specific conditions in this section. These definitions apply whether terms appear in singular or plural form.
A unique profile created for you to access and use certain parts of our Service.
For the purposes of this policy, "Affiliate" refers to both:
Corporate Definition (Ownership-Based): Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with our Company, typically through ownership of more than 50% of shares or substantial decision-making influence.
Sales/Marketing Definition (Non-Ownership-Based): In some cases, "Affiliate" may refer to a partner with whom we have a sales or referral-based agreement, where they promote our products/services for a commission. This definition does not imply any ownership or control relationship.
(referred to as "we," "us," or "our"): Voices For Progress 501(c)(6), located at PO Box 2531 Kingston, NY 12402.
Small text files placed on your device by a website to track user activity or preferences.
This Privacy Policy operates under the jurisdiction of New York, United States.
Any internet-capable device, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet, that can access our Service.
Information related to an identified or identifiable individual, either directly (e.g., name, email) or indirectly (e.g., IP address, device identifiers).
Refers to the website and associated applications accessible fromhttps://voicesforprogress.net
A third party who processes data on behalf of the Company to assist in providing or improving the Service.
Social media platforms (such as Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn) through which a User can log in or create an account.
Data automatically collected by the Service infrastructure, including information about browser type, page visits, and other diagnostic data.
The individual accessing or using the Service or, where applicable, a company or other legal entity represented by the individual.
We collect personal information that you provide directly, including:
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Location Information (user-provided addresses)
Social Media Profile Information (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
We also collect non-identifiable information to improve the Service, including:
Device type, browser, operating system, IP address.
Interaction with the Service, such as pages visited, features used, clicks, and other activity patterns.
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, remember preferences, and analyze usage trends. Users can manage cookie preferences through their device or browser settings.
We use the collected information for:
Managing accounts, verifying login credentials, and processing OTP verification.
Providing AI-driven insights, recommendations, and project suggestions based on usage patterns and preferences.
Sending critical notifications such as OTP verification, login updates, and service alerts. Users can pause non-essential notifications via settings.
Enhancing features, usability, and AI models based on usage data.
Complying with applicable laws, regulations, or requests.
No marketing or promotional messages are sent unless initiated via user actions, and users can control these communications.
We may share or provide access to your data under the following circumstances:
AI/ML providers (e.g., OpenAI), analytics platforms, and payment verification services for operational purposes.
Access to personal or sensitive data depends on the user role (volunteer, project manager, investor, entrepreneur, contributor). Each role has defined permissions to ensure data security and privacy.
Information may be disclosed if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
Anonymized or aggregated data may be used for research or analytical purposes.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations.
Inactive accounts may be deactivated and personal data purged after a defined period of inactivity.
Users may request deletion of their personal data at any time, and we will make reasonable efforts to remove it from active systems.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
Request access to your personal data.
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your data, subject to certain conditions.
Limit processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Object to certain types of processing, including AI-driven personalization.
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Users may exercise these rights by contacting us at the details below.
The Service is intended for users 13 years or older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If we identify such data, it will be deleted immediately.
Our platform uses AI to provide personalized insights and recommendations based on:
User preferences and interaction history
Role-specific activities and engagement patterns
This helps users discover relevant projects, tasks, and collaboration opportunities while improving the efficiency of platform operations.
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services for functionality, including:
For processing and managing donations through our platform.
For secure payment processing and subscription management.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external services they access.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date. Users are encouraged to review the policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect personal information.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us:
Phone+1 (845) 481-0550
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