Privacy Policy

Outstanders (“we,” “us,” or “Outstanders”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle personal data when you access our website at https://outstanders.org (the “Site”). By visiting or using the Site, you consent to these practices.

Information We Collect

We gather data to provide and enhance our services. Collection occurs in these main ways:

Personal Data

This includes information you provide directly, such as:

  • Name and email address
  • Phone number or other contact details
  • Donation or subscription information
  • Messages sent via contact forms

We only collect this when you voluntarily submit it, such as when you sign up for updates or make a contribution.

Non-Personal Data

Automatically collected details help us optimize the Site, including:

  • IP address (processed anonymously where feasible)
  • Browser type, device details, and operating system
  • Site pages viewed, session duration, and referral sources

How We Use Your Information

Your data supports essential operations, such as:

  • Delivering Site features and responding to your requests
  • Sending opted-in newsletters or donation confirmations
  • Analyzing usage trends to refine content and performance
  • Detecting fraud and securing the Site
  • Meeting legal requirements

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and local storage to improve functionality:

  • Essential cookies enable core features like navigation
  • Analytics cookies track anonymous usage for insights
  • Preference cookies save your settings

Manage preferences via your browser or our cookie banner. Disabling them may limit Site features. We honor “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals where supported.

Third-Party Sharing and Services

Limited data may be shared with:

  • Service providers (e.g., email tools like Mailchimp, payment processors like Stripe, analytics via Google Analytics) are bound by strict agreements
  • Legal authorities, if required by law

Links to external sites are for convenience; we aren’t responsible for their privacy practices—review theirs independently.

International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to countries outside your region (e.g., U.S. servers). We ensure safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses comply with laws such as GDPR or adequacy decisions.

Data Security and Breach Response

We implement robust measures—encryption, access controls, and regular audits—to protect data. While no system is infallible, we strive for high standards. In case of a breach, we’ll notify affected users and authorities as required by law (e.g., within 72 hours under GDPR).

Children’s Privacy

The Site isn’t directed at children under 13 (or 16 in some regions). We don’t knowingly collect their data. Contact us if you suspect otherwise, and we’ll delete it promptly.

Data Retention and Your Rights

We keep data only as needed for our purposes or legal obligations, then securely delete or anonymize it.

You have rights to:

  • Access, update, or delete your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Portability (e.g., receive data in standard format)
  • Withdraw consent anytime

Requests via contactoutstanders@gmail.com; we’ll respond within 30 days (or one month under GDPR). For California residents (CCPA), opt out of “sales” (none occur) or exercise similar rights.

No automated decisions (e.g., profiling) significantly affect you.

Policy Updates

We’ll post changes here with a new effective date. Check back periodically; continued use post-update means acceptance.

Contact Us

Questions? Reach us at:

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