Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Matters

Sovereign Earth Woman ("SEW," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and creating a safe, sacred space for our community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile details when you register
• Profile Content: Photos, bio, interests, and other content you share
• Communications: Messages you send to other members or our support team
• Donation Information: Payment details when you make contributions (processed securely through Stripe)
• Verification Documents: ID documents if you choose to verify your identity

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and time spent on our platform
• Location Data: Approximate location if you enable location features
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve your experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services and community features
• Connect you with other members of our sisterhood
• Process donations and provide tax receipts
• Send important updates, newsletters, and community bulletins
• Ensure the safety and security of our platform
• Comply with legal obligations
• Support our nonprofit mission of helping survivors

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Community Features: Profile information you choose to make public
• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate (e.g., Stripe for payments, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect safety
• Nonprofit Partners: Anonymized data to support our mission (never identifying information)

4. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Secure HTTPS connections
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our platform
• Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of our platform.

7. Donation Privacy

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we take donor privacy seriously:

• Donation amounts are kept confidential unless you choose to share
• Payment information is processed securely and never stored on our servers
• We provide tax receipts for eligible donations
• Donor lists are never sold or shared with third parties

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

9. Survivor Safety

We understand that many of our members are survivors of trauma and exploitation. We take extra precautions to protect survivor information:

• Optional anonymous profiles
• Ability to hide location information
• Blocking and reporting features
• Staff trained in trauma-informed practices
• Partnerships with survivor advocacy organizations

10. International Users

Our services are based in the United States. If you access our platform from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through our platform or via email. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (737) 241-9837
• Website: sovereignearthwoman.com