PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: July 4, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to WeThe99.org ("Website", "we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website, make donations, purchase subscriptions, or otherwise interact with our services.

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Create an account: Name, email address, username, password
  • Make a donation: Name, email address, billing address, payment information
  • Subscribe to services: Name, email address, payment information, subscription preferences
  • Contact us: Name, email address, message content
  • Complete forms: Any information you choose to provide in surveys, feedback forms, or other submissions
  • Participate in community features: Comments, testimonials, or other user-generated content
  • Use Town Square: Posts, initiative proposals, votes, comments, and other community contributions
  • Participate in the WE-Cruiter Referral Program: Referral activity, payout information (e.g., PayPal email or other payment details), and tax-related information where required by law
  • Upload a profile picture: Profile photos you upload, which are stored on our servers and displayed publicly to other logged-in members within the platform

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activities:

  • Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
  • Usage information: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring/exit pages
  • Location data: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 7 for detailed information

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services, including:

  • Payment processors: Transaction details, payment confirmation
  • Social media platforms: If you interact with our social media content or use social login features
  • Analytics providers: Aggregated usage statistics and demographic information
  • Email service providers: Email engagement metrics (opens, clicks)

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 To Provide Our Services

  • Process and manage your donations and subscriptions
  • Create and maintain your account
  • Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
  • Send transaction confirmations and receipts
  • Deliver content and features you request
  • Operate Town Square, including displaying your posts, processing votes on initiatives, and enabling community interactions
  • Administer the WE-Cruiter Referral Program, including tracking referrals, calculating rewards, and processing payouts

3.2 To Communicate with You

  • Send updates about our mission, campaigns, and mini-missions
  • Notify you about changes to our services or policies
  • Send newsletters and promotional materials (you can opt out at any time)
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests

3.3 To Improve Our Services

  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Conduct research and development
  • Test new features and functionality
  • Troubleshoot technical issues
  • Gather feedback and improve user experience

3.4 For Security and Legal Compliance

  • Protect against fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other illegal activities
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
  • Protect the rights, property, and safety of WeThe99, our users, and others

3.5 For Marketing and Advocacy

  • Promote our mission and campaigns
  • Inform you about events, initiatives, and opportunities to get involved
  • Analyze the effectiveness of our advocacy efforts
  • Personalize your experience based on your interests and engagement

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Payment processors: To process donations and subscription payments (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Email service providers: To send communications (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid)
  • Website hosting and infrastructure: To host and maintain our Website
  • Analytics providers: To analyze Website usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Customer support tools: To provide assistance and support

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Charitable Organizations

For specific mini-missions where we donate proceeds to designated charities (e.g., Wounded Warrior Project, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital), we may share limited information (donation amount, date) with those organizations for acknowledgment and transparency purposes. We do not share your personal contact information unless required for tax receipt purposes and with your consent.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

  • Subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes
  • Requests from government authorities or law enforcement
  • Protection of our legal rights or defense of legal claims
  • Investigation of potential violations of our Terms of Service
  • Protection of the safety and security of our users or the public

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your information.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

5. DATA SECURITY

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Our security measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest (SSL/TLS)
  • Secure payment processing through PCI-DSS compliant third-party processors
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Employee training on data protection and privacy

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activity that occurs under your account.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Our retention practices:

  • Account information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward for legal and business purposes
  • Donation and transaction records: Retained for at least 7 years for tax, accounting, and legal compliance purposes
  • Marketing communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or opt out
  • Technical and analytics data: Typically retained for 24-36 months

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. GOOGLE ANALYTICS AND WEBSITE TRACKING

7.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"), to help us understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • Pages you visit and the order in which they are visited
  • Time spent on each page and on the Website overall
  • How you arrived at our Website (search engine, direct link, referral, etc.)
  • General location information (country, state, city - not your exact address)
  • Device information including browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  • Interaction data such as button clicks, form submissions (not the content of forms), scroll depth, and links clicked

7.2 What We Do NOT Collect Through Analytics

To protect your privacy, we have configured Google Analytics to NOT collect:

  • Personal identification information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers
  • Payment information (this is processed securely through PayPal)
  • Passwords or account credentials
  • Contents of private communications

7.3 How We Use Analytics Data

We use the information collected through Google Analytics to:

  • Understand which content resonates most with our community
  • Improve Website navigation and user experience
  • Identify technical issues or broken links
  • Measure the effectiveness of our campaigns and outreach efforts
  • Make data-driven decisions about Website improvements
  • Understand how different audiences engage with our mission

7.4 Privacy-Friendly Configuration

We have configured Google Analytics with the following privacy protections:

  • IP Anonymization: Your IP address is anonymized before being stored
  • No Advertising Features: We do not enable Google's advertising features
  • Limited Data Sharing: We do not share analytics data with other Google products
  • Secure Cookies: Analytics cookies are marked as secure and use SameSite protections
  • Data Retention: Analytics data is automatically deleted after 14 months

7.5 Cookies Used by Google Analytics

Google Analytics uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to distinguish unique visitors and track sessions. These cookies include:

  • _ga - Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
  • _ga_<container-id> - Persists session state (expires after 2 years)
  • _gid - Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)

These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot identify you individually.

7.6 Your Choices Regarding Analytics

You have several options to control analytics tracking:

Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some Website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being collected by Google Analytics across all websites.

Do Not Track: While our Website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, you can use the opt-out methods above.

Incognito/Private Mode: Browsing in private mode will prevent cookies from being stored permanently.

7.7 Data Processing and Storage

  • Processor: Google Analytics processes data on behalf of WeThe99
  • Storage Location: Data is stored on Google's servers in the United States
  • Data Security: Google employs industry-standard security measures to protect analytics data
  • Third-Party Access: Only authorized WeThe99 team members have access to our analytics dashboard

7.8 Additional Resources

For more information about how Google uses data collected through analytics:

8. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

8.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

8.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, account access, and payment processing.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website by collecting anonymous information about page views, traffic sources, and user behavior.

Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide enhanced features and personalization.

Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

8.3 Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies, including:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze Website traffic and usage
  • Social media platforms: To enable social sharing features
  • Advertising networks: To display relevant ads on other websites

8.4 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept or reject specific cookies
  • Delete cookies already stored on your device
  • Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website.

9. TOWN SQUARE — COMMUNITY PLATFORM

9.1 Public Nature of Town Square Content

Content you post in Town Square — including posts, initiative proposals, votes, and comments — may be visible to other registered members and, in some cases, the general public. Please be mindful of the information you choose to share publicly. Do not include sensitive personal information in your public posts.

9.2 Information Collected Through Town Square

When you use Town Square, we collect:

  • The content of your posts, comments, and initiative proposals
  • Your votes on initiatives and community polls
  • Engagement data (likes, shares, replies)
  • Timestamps and identifiers associated with your activity

9.3 How We Use Town Square Data

We use Town Square data to:

  • Display your contributions to the community
  • Aggregate and analyze initiative voting results to inform WeThe99's advocacy priorities
  • Moderate content and enforce Community Guidelines
  • Improve the platform's features and user experience

9.4 Content Moderation

We review Town Square content to enforce our Community Guidelines. Content flagged for review may be seen by WeThe99 moderation staff. We retain the right to remove content, suspend accounts, or take other action as necessary to maintain a safe and constructive community environment.

9.5 Profile Pictures and Uploaded Media

If you upload a profile picture or other media to your account:

  • Your profile picture is stored on our servers and is displayed publicly to other logged-in members across the platform, including in Town Square
  • You should not upload images containing sensitive personal information or images of third parties without their consent
  • Uploaded images are subject to our content moderation standards and may be removed if they violate our Community Guidelines or these Terms
  • When you delete your account or remove your profile picture, the image will be deleted from our servers, subject to any legally required retention periods

10. WE-CRUITER REFERRAL PROGRAM — DATA PRACTICES

10.1 Information Collected for the Referral Program

To operate the WE-Cruiter Referral Program, we collect:

  • Your unique referral link activity and referral counts
  • The email address or account identifier of individuals you refer (to verify new registrations)
  • Multi-level referral network relationships — meaning we track which members were recruited by which referring members, across multiple levels of the network, in order to calculate downline commissions accurately
  • Payout information, such as your PayPal email address or other payment account details, as required to process rewards
  • Tax information (e.g., name, address, taxpayer identification number) where required by applicable law for payouts above reporting thresholds

10.2 How We Use Referral Program Data

We use referral program data to:

  • Track and verify qualifying referrals
  • Calculate and credit referral rewards to your WE-Cruiter balance
  • Process reward payouts to your designated payment account
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse of the Program
  • Comply with applicable tax reporting obligations

10.3 Sharing of Referral Program Data

We may share referral program data with:

  • Payment processors: To deliver reward payouts to your designated account
  • Tax authorities: Where required by law (e.g., IRS reporting for U.S.-based payouts meeting applicable thresholds)
  • Fraud prevention services: To identify and prevent abuse of the Program

We do not share your referral data with other members or third parties for marketing purposes.

10.4 Retention of Referral Data

Referral activity records and payout information are retained for as long as necessary to administer the Program and comply with applicable legal and tax obligations, typically for a minimum of 7 years following a payout for financial compliance purposes.

11. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

11.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of that information in a portable format.

11.2 Correction

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we have about you.

11.3 Deletion

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations, fraud prevention).

11.4 Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
  • Updating your email preferences in your account settings
  • Contacting us at Loading...

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we will still send you transactional messages related to your donations, subscriptions, and account activity.

11.5 Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

11.6 California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
  • The right to delete personal information we have collected
  • The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

11.7 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Loading.... We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

11.8 Data Deletion Requests

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data at any time. This applies whether you signed up with email, Google, Facebook, Apple, or any other method.

How to Request Data Deletion:

Option 1: Delete Through Your Account

  • Log into your WeThe99 account
  • Go to My Account
  • Click "Delete Account"
  • Confirm deletion

Option 2: Email Request

  • Send an email to Loading...
  • Subject line: "Data Deletion Request"
  • Include your full name and email address associated with your account
  • Specify which login method you used (Google, Facebook, Apple, or Email)
  • We will process your request within 30 days and send confirmation

What Gets Deleted:

When you delete your account, we will permanently remove:

  • Your account profile and login credentials
  • Your preferences and settings
  • Any associated social media login connections (Google, Facebook, Apple)
  • Marketing communications preferences

What We Retain:

For legal, tax, and accounting compliance, we may retain:

  • Donation and transaction records (required for 7 years)
  • Records necessary to comply with legal obligations
  • Anonymized data used for analytics (with all personal identifiers removed)

12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at Loading..., and we will promptly delete such information.

If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you must have permission from your parent or guardian to use our Website and provide personal information.

13. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

  • Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)
  • Merchandise platforms (e.g., Amazon)
  • Charitable organizations (e.g., Wounded Warrior Project, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
  • Payment processors

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by WeThe99.org.

14. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

WeThe99 is based in the United States. If you are accessing our Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

15. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
  • Post the revised Privacy Policy on our Website
  • Notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Website if the changes are material

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

16. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

WeThe99
Email: Loading...
Website: wethe99.org

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible.

17. YOUR CONSENT

By using WeThe99.org, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described herein.

Thank you for trusting WeThe99 with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and using your data responsibly to advance our mission.