1. Introduction

Action Now ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our protest coordination platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Location Data: When you record your location for a protest, we collect your GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude)
• Messages: Any messages or comments you choose to submit about protests
• Protest Information: Details about protests you create (if you have admin access)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP Addresses: We collect IP addresses for abuse detection and security purposes
• Usage Data: How you interact with our platform
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve your experience

2.3 No Personally Identifiable Information

We do not collect any personally identifiable participant information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personal identifiers. While we do collect IP addresses for security purposes, these are not linked to individual identities.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To display protest locations and participant counts on maps
• To generate AI-powered summaries of protest messages to help policy makers understand protester demands and concerns
• To improve our platform and user experience
• To prevent abuse and ensure platform security through AI moderation
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Public Protest Data: Protest locations and participant counts are publicly visible to help coordinate activities
• Policy Maker Summaries: AI-generated summaries of protester messages may be shared with policy makers to help them understand public concerns and demands
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting providers, AI services for moderation and summarization)

5. Data Retention

• Location Data: Retained for operational purposes
• Messages: Retained for platform improvement purposes
• Protest Information: Retained indefinitely for historical records
• Usage Data: Retained for analytics and security purposes

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Cookie Policy

13.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and are essential for some features to work properly.

13.2 Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

• Session Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
• CSRF Protection: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
• User Location Cookie: Stores your protest participation data (encrypted, no personal information)
• Google Maps Cookies: Required for map display and functionality

Cookie Details

13.3 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may prevent some features from working properly.

How to Disable Cookies

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

13.4 Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. Any cookies we use are strictly for website functionality and security.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

15. Jurisdiction-Specific Information

European Union (GDPR)

If you are in the EU, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You can lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

California (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You can request information about data sharing and opt out of the sale of personal information.

Canada (PIPEDA)

Canadian residents have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). You can file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

16. AI-Powered Features and Moderation

16.1 AI Summarization

We use AI tools to generate summaries of protest messages. These summaries help policy makers understand the collective concerns and demands of protesters without revealing individual identities. The purpose is to facilitate better communication between citizens and policy makers.

16.2 AI Moderation

We use AI tools for content moderation to prevent illegal or harmful material from being posted on our platform. This includes retrospective analysis of content to ensure compliance with our ethical policies and legal requirements.

16.3 Ethical Content Standards

We reserve the right to delete any messages or protests that violate our ethical policies. Our platform supports:

• Equal and Human Rights: We support peaceful advocacy for equal rights and human dignity
• Animal Rights: We support peaceful advocacy for animal welfare and protection
• Environmental Protection: We support peaceful advocacy for environmental conservation and climate action
• Peace: We support peaceful assembly and non-violent protest only

Content that promotes violence, discrimination, or illegal activities will be removed. We do not host content that could incite harm or violate applicable laws.