Privacy Policy

At AlignTogether.org (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and your rights as a user of our services.

By using AlignTogether.org, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

Create an account (name, email address, password)
Complete your profile or assessment (birth date, time, location)
Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
Submit feedback, contact forms, or customer support requests
Make purchases or payments (processed securely through Stripe)
Participate in surveys, promotions, or events

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, navigation paths)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Location data (based on IP address or with your permission)

1.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information from third-party services you connect to your account, such as social media platforms or payment processors, in accordance with their privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve our personalized insights and services
Process your account registration and authentication
Generate your unique alignment reports and recommendations
Process payments and fulfill orders
Send you service updates, newsletters, and promotional content (with your consent)
Respond to your questions, feedback, and support requests
Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, including payment processors (Stripe), email services (Resend), cloud hosting (Supabase), and analytics tools. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of AlignTogether, our users, or others.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication protocols and password hashing
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You can access and update your account information at any time through your dashboard settings.

Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data. Some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email or adjusting your communication preferences in your account settings.

Cookies

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain your session and keep you logged in
Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
Personalize content and recommendations
Improve security and prevent fraud

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information about the specific cookies we use, please contact us.

7. Children's Privacy

AlignTogether.org is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.

8. International Users

AlignTogether.org is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, financial records).

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

AlignTogether.org

Email: privacy@aligntogether.org

Website: www.aligntogether.org

13. Additional Rights for California and EU Residents

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
Right to request deletion of your personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

EU Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@aligntogether.org. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.