Last Updated: January 16, 2025

Welcome to Respond to the People! Your privacy and trust are incredibly important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. We are committed to ensuring your data is handled responsibly and transparently.

By using our Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation
Words with capitalized initial letters have specific meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural.

Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service or specific parts of it.
  • Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with us, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of shares, equity, or voting rights.
  • Company (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”): Refers to Respond to the People.
  • Cookies: Small files placed on your device by our website to enhance your experience and track activity.
  • Country: United States.
  • Device: Any device (e.g., computer, smartphone, tablet) used to access our Service.
  • Personal Data: Information that identifies or can identify you as an individual.
  • Service: Refers to our website, Respond to the People, accessible at https://respondtothepeople.com.
  • Service Provider: Third-party companies or individuals who process data on our behalf to help us provide, improve, or analyze our Service.
  • Usage Data: Information collected automatically when you use our Service (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited).
  • You: The individual or entity accessing or using our Service.

2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information, such as:

  • Email address
  • First and last name

This information helps us provide and improve our Service, communicate with you, and ensure your account is secure.

Usage Data
We automatically collect Usage Data when you visit our website. This may include:

  • Your device’s IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited, time and date of visits, and time spent on pages
  • Unique device identifiers and diagnostic data

If you access our Service via a mobile device, we may also collect:

  • Mobile device type and unique ID
  • Mobile operating system and browser type

3. Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and improve our Service. These technologies help us:

  • Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Remember your preferences (e.g., login details, language settings)
  • Analyze how our Service is used

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for providing our Service and enabling core features.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a personalized experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you interact with our Service so we can improve it.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse Cookies, but this may limit your access to certain features of our Service.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service: Ensuring our website functions properly and securely.
  • To manage your Account: Enabling you to access and use our Service as a registered user.
  • To communicate with you: Sending updates, security alerts, and support messages.
  • To improve our Service: Analyzing usage trends and optimizing your experience.
  • To fulfill legal obligations: Complying with applicable laws and regulations.

We will never sell your Personal Data to third parties.

5. Security of Your Personal Data

Your trust is our priority. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. While no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we continuously update our practices to safeguard your information.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information from our servers.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will also be revised.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your Personal Data, please reach out to us:

Thank you for trusting Respond to the People with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a safe and enjoyable experience.