Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

The Justice and Responsibility Charter ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal data when you visit our website and sign our charter.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you sign the Justice and Responsibility Charter, we collect the following information:

• Personal Information: First name, last name, email address, and state of residence
• Optional Information: Comments about why you're signing the charter
• Newsletter Preference: Whether you wish to receive email updates about our movement
• Agreement: Your consent to have your name publicly listed as a signatory

Technical Information

To prevent fraud and ensure security, we automatically collect:

• IP Address: Your internet connection's IP address
• Browser Information: Technical details about your browser and device (anonymized)
• Timestamp: Date and time when you signed the charter
• Security Verification: Cloudflare Turnstile verification to prevent automated submissions

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Charter Display: Your name and state are displayed publicly on our signatories list to demonstrate support for the charter
• Communication: If you opt in, we send occasional email updates about the movement's progress and related civic issues
• Security: Technical information helps us prevent duplicate signatures and fraudulent activity
• Analytics: We analyze aggregate data (without personal identifiers) to understand geographic support and movement growth
• Legal Compliance: We may use information as required by applicable laws or legal processes

Data Security and Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit (HTTPS/SSL) and at rest in our secure MongoDB database
• Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, and access is logged and monitored
• Secure Infrastructure: Our systems are hosted on secure, professionally managed cloud infrastructure
• Regular Security Updates: We maintain up-to-date security patches and monitoring systems
• Data Minimization: We collect only the information necessary for our stated purposes

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Public Display: Your name and state are publicly displayed on our signatories list as agreed when signing
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or other legal process
• Service Providers: With trusted service providers who help us operate our website and send emails (all bound by strict confidentiality agreements)
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, users, or others

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (note: this will remove you from the public signatories list)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses minimal tracking technologies. We use session cookies for basic website functionality and Cloudflare Turnstile for security verification. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking for marketing purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to request deletion.

International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2025 and applies to all information collected by the Justice and Responsibility Charter from that date forward.