Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Made for Freedom — a media and advocacy project by the nonprofit organization OURS IN THE USA — collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website.

By accessing this site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

• Your name, email address, and contact details (if submitted via forms)
• Payment information (processed through Zeffy or other secure platforms)
• Content you choose to share with us (e.g., stories, feedback)
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and cookies

2. How We Use This Information
We use your data for purposes including:

• Processing donations securely
• Responding to applications and inquiries
• Sending updates about the project (if opted in)
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Maintaining project security and preventing abuse

3. How We Protect Your Data
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration.

4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Understand how visitors use the site
• Improve speed and usability
• Remember your preferences

You may disable cookies in your browser at any time.

5. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services such as:

• Zeffy for donation processing
• Google Forms for submissions
• YouTube/Vimeo for video embedding
• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

These providers operate under their own privacy policies.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Residents)
If you are located in the European Union, under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

We only process your data with your consent or when necessary for the operation of the site.

7. Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)
If you are a resident of California, you are entitled under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) to:

• Know what personal information we collect and why
• Access or delete your personal data
• Opt out of the “sale” of your personal information (we do not sell data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To make a request, email us at info@oursintheusa.org

8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.


9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The current version is always available at https://madeforfreedom.oursintheusa.org/privacy


10. Contact Us
For questions or data-related requests, please contact:

OURS IN THE USA
📧 info@oursintheusa.org
🌐 https://www.oursintheusa.org