We Are Invincible – Privacy Policy

1) Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

Depending on how you use the Services, we may collect:

• Contact information (e.g., name, email address, phone number, mailing address).
• Donation-related information (e.g., donation amount, frequency, dedication, message, confirmation/receipt details).
• Story idea/submission information (e.g., written story idea, biography, links, photos, video, audio, social handles, captions, and other materials you choose to provide).
• Communications (e.g., emails, messages, inquiries, support requests).

Please do not submit sensitive personal information (including detailed medical information) through story idea forms unless you are comfortable sharing it for editorial consideration. We may also collect information you provide when subscribing to newsletters, registering for events, volunteering, applying to participate in programs, or responding to surveys or fundraising campaigns.

B. Donations via Donorbox (and Anonymous Giving)

We accept donations via Donorbox, a third-party fundraising platform (“Donation Processor”). When you donate:

• Payment information (e.g., credit card/bank details) is collected and processed by Donorbox and/or its payment processing partners, not by us.
• We may receive donor and transaction details (e.g., name, email, donation amount, donation date, recurring status) to administer donations, provide acknowledgments/receipts, maintain records, and comply with accounting and tax requirements.
• Anonymous donations: If you choose to donate anonymously, we will treat your donation as anonymous in public acknowledgments. We may still receive and maintain certain transaction and administrative details necessary for recordkeeping and compliance.

Donations are also subject to Donorbox's privacy practices and terms. We may use donor contact information to send donation acknowledgments, tax receipts, fundraising appeals, program updates, and event invitations. You may opt out of non-transactional communications at any time.

C. Information We Collect Automatically (Analytics and Logs)

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• Device and usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, timestamps).
• Approximate location (e.g., city/state inferred from IP).

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about Site usage. You can control cookies through your browser/device settings. We and our service providers may also use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies for analytics, website functionality, and communications effectiveness (for example, to understand how visitors interact with our emails and website). You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings and any cookie banner presented on our Site.

D. Communications & Marketing

If you sign up for newsletters, donate, register for events, or otherwise engage with us, we may send you communications about our programs, events, fundraising efforts, and organizational updates. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us. Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send administrative or transactional messages (such as donation receipts or important service notices).

2) How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Operate and improve the Site and Services.
• Process and administer donations, including acknowledgments, receipts, recurring donation management, and recordkeeping.
• Review and manage story idea submissions, including evaluating submissions and contacting you if we are interested in learning more.
• Communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries, and send administrative messages).
• Analyze Site performance and usage (e.g., via Google Analytics).
• Maintain security, prevent fraud, and protect the integrity of our Services.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements/policies.

3) How We Share Information

We may share information in the following circumstances:

A. Service Providers

We share information with vendors that provide services on our behalf, such as donation and payment processing (including Donorbox and its processing partners), website hosting and infrastructure, analytics providers (including Google Analytics), and form tools used to receive story idea submissions. These providers are permitted to use personal information only to perform services for us. These service providers may include email communication platforms, event registration platforms, and analytics or marketing tools.

B. Legal, Safety, and Compliance

We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to comply with law or legal process; respond to lawful requests; protect the rights, safety, and security of We Are Invincible, users, or the public; or investigate or prevent fraud or security issues.

C. Organizational Transfers and Transitions

If we undergo a reorganization, merger, restructuring, or similar change, we may transfer information consistent with applicable law and this Policy. Transition out of fiscal sponsorship: If and when We Are Invincible receives its own 501(c)(3) status and transitions out of fiscal sponsorship, donor and operational records may be transferred from or shared between CIF and We Are Invincible as reasonably necessary for continuity of operations, legal compliance, and recordkeeping. We will update this Privacy Policy to reflect any material changes.

We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense.

4) Story Idea Submissions and Publication

Story idea submissions are collected for editorial consideration only. Submitting an idea does not mean we will publish it. If we are interested in moving forward with your submission (including any potential publication, recording, or public use of your story or materials), we will contact you and obtain any necessary permissions/releases at that time.

Submissions are voluntary. By submitting materials, you understand that we may store, review, and internally share submissions for editorial evaluation and program operations. If we wish to publish or publicly use your story or materials, we will contact you and obtain any required permissions or releases. If you do not want something to be shared publicly, please do not include it in your submission.

5) Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to keep the Site functioning, remember preferences, and understand Site traffic and improve performance (including via Google Analytics). You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages.

6) Email and Marketing Preferences

We may offer newsletter sign-ups now or in the future. If you subscribe, you can opt out anytime via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us. Even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send transactional/administrative messages (e.g., donation confirmations/receipts, important service notices).

7) Tickets and Registrations (Future Features)

We may offer event ticketing, volunteer registrations, program applications, and other registrations in the future. If so, we may collect information necessary to manage registrations (e.g., attendee names, contact details, and transaction records). We will update this Policy as needed when those features launch.

8) Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Services; administer donations (including recurring donations) and maintain financial/tax records as required by law; handle submissions and communications; prevent fraud and maintain security; and comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes. Donation and financial records may be retained as required by applicable tax and nonprofit recordkeeping laws.

9) Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no system is completely secure.

10) Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to personal information, correction of inaccurate information, deletion (subject to legal/operational exceptions, including recordkeeping requirements), and to opt out of certain data uses where applicable. To exercise rights, contact us using the information below. We may verify your identity before responding.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we have collected about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal and operational exceptions)
• Request information about how your personal information is used and shared
• Request to limit certain uses of sensitive personal information, where applicable
• Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as defined by California law

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, some analytics or cookie-based tools may be considered “sharing” under California law.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

11) Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us.

12) Accessibility Commitment

We Are Invincible is committed to making our website and services accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. If you encounter accessibility barriers or need this policy in an alternative format, please contact us.

13) Contact Us

Questions or requests about this Privacy Policy:

14) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the Last Updated date. If changes are material, we may provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Services after updates become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.