Privacy Policy for Watchtower of Reason
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us and information collected automatically through your use of our site.
- Directly Provided Information: When you register as a supporter or make a donation, we collect your name, email address, mailing address, employer/occupation (for compliance), and communication preferences.
- Payment Information: Donations are processed by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe). We do not store your full credit card numbers on our servers.
- Automatically Collected Information: We collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and how you interact with our site to improve performance and security.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following “Lawful Bases”:
- Contractual Necessity: To provide access to your “Supporter” members-only area.
- Legal Obligation: To maintain accurate records of donations as required by state or federal law.
- Consent: To send you newsletters or updates on policy research if you have opted in.
- Legitimate Interest: To protect our site from fraud or security threats and to analyze user behavior to improve our policy advocacy.
3. Special Note on Political Data
Under certain regulations (like GDPR), political opinions are considered sensitive data. We process this data solely to further our mission as a political think tank. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial marketing.
4. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access/Update: View or change your supporter profile at any time.
- The Right to be Forgotten: Request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal record-keeping requirements for donations).
- Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from our communications using the “Unsubscribe” link in any email.
5. Security Measures
We implement technical safeguards, including SSL encryption (HTTPS) and restricted access controls, to protect your data from unauthorized access or theft.