Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 1, 2026

Introduction
Righteous People Worldwide LLC (“Righteous People Worldwide,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected in connection with our programs, fundraising, and communications. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and store it, and your choices and rights.

Who we are
Organization: Righteous People Worldwide LLC
Address: 1617 Park Place Ave, Suite 110, Fort Worth, TX 76110, USA
Contact email: rpww@righteouspeopleworldwide.com (mailto:rpww@righteouspeopleworldwide.com)
Website: righteouspeopleworldwide.com

Scope
This policy applies to personal information collected directly by us (including via paper forms, phone, email, and our website) from participants, parents/guardians of participants 18 or older, donors, volunteers, and other supporters. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18; our programs are for participants 18 and older.

Information we collect
We collect only the personal information necessary to operate our programs and support our mission, including:
- Identifying information: name, date of birth (to verify age), address.
- Contact information: email address, phone number, emergency contact details.
- Health and safety information: medical or allergy information and other health details necessary for program participation and safety.
- Media: photographs and video recordings taken during programs or events.
- Financial information: payment or donation details (e.g., card or transaction records) necessary to process payments and donations.
- Volunteer and staff screening: background-check results and related documentation for volunteers/staff.

How we use personal information
We use personal information for functions that support our mission:
- Delivering programs and services, ensuring participant safety, and managing enrollment.
- Communications: newsletters, program updates, event invitations, and fundraising appeals.
- Fundraising and donor stewardship.
- Volunteer and staff management, including background checks and compliance.
- Internal analytics and program evaluation to improve services.
- Legal, safety, and recordkeeping purposes as required by law.

Sharing and disclosure
- We do not sell personal information.
- We may disclose personal information to third parties only as reasonably necessary to support our operations (for example, payment processors, background-check providers, or professional advisors). Currently we do not use any third-party online service integrations; if that changes, we will update this policy.
- We may disclose information when required by law or to protect legal rights, safety, or property.

Data storage, security, and retention
- Storage: Personal information is stored securely using administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.
- Retention: We generally retain participant, donor, and volunteer records for 1 year from the date of last activity unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Background-check records will be retained consistent with applicable legal or regulatory requirements and organizational policy.
- Cross-border transfers: We do not transfer personal information outside the United States.

Minors
Our programs are intended for individuals 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under 18. If we learn we have collected information from someone under 18, we will take steps to delete it.

Your rights and choices
- Access and correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct inaccurate information by contacting rpww@righteouspeopleworldwide.com (mailto:rpww@righteouspeopleworldwide.com).
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information in accordance with applicable law. Note that we may retain information as necessary for legal or safety reasons or to complete transactions in progress.
- Opt-out: You may opt out of marketing and fundraising communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting rpww@righteouspeopleworldwide.com (mailto:rpww@righteouspeopleworldwide.com).
- Complaints: Direct privacy inquiries or complaints to rpww@righteouspeopleworldwide.com (mailto:rpww@righteouspeopleworldwide.com). We will investigate and respond promptly.

Photos and media use
By participating in our programs or events, participants may be photographed or recorded. We use media for program promotion, fundraising, and reporting. If you do not want your image used, please notify us in writing at rpww@righteouspeopleworldwide.com (mailto:rpww@righteouspeopleworldwide.com) and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Background checks
We perform background checks on staff and volunteers as part of our safety procedures. Results and related records are handled confidentially and retained per our retention policy and legal requirements.

Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect operational or legal changes. We will post the updated policy on our website and indicate the effective date. Continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

Limitations and legal disclosures
This policy describes our general practices and does not create a contract or alter legal obligations. For legal requests or law enforcement inquiries, we may disclose information as required by law.

How to contact us
For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, email rpww@righteouspeopleworldwide.com (mailto:rpww@righteouspeopleworldwide.com) or mail:
Righteous People Worldwide LLC
1617 Park Place Ave, Suite 110
Fort Worth, TX 76110