Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We Will Craft ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Register for the Journey mentorship program
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Fill out contact forms
• Participate in community forums
• Submit applications or inquiries

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Educational background and career information
• GitHub username and social media profiles
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information We Collect Automatically

When you access our Services, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website addresses
• Device information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our Services
• Improve your experience
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and Maintain Services

• Process Journey program applications
• Deliver educational content and resources
• Manage user accounts and profiles
• Send program-related communications

Improve Our Services

• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Develop new features and content
• Optimize website performance
• Conduct research and analysis

Communicate With You

• Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Notify you about changes to our Services
• Send administrative messages

Legal and Safety

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect rights and safety
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Enforce our terms and policies

4. How We Share Your Information

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

With Your Consent

We may share your information when you give us explicit permission to do so.

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Services:

• Web hosting providers
• Email service providers
• Analytics services
• Payment processors (if applicable)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide you with our Services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update

You have the right to access and update your personal information. You can do this by contacting us at the email address below.

Opt-Out

You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by:

• Following the unsubscribe link in our emails
• Contacting us directly

Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Services.

Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. GitHub and Social Media

If you interact with us through GitHub or social media platforms, your interactions are governed by those platforms' privacy policies in addition to ours.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: wewillcraft.org

14. Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

15. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to know what personal information is collected
• The right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information.