Privacy Policy

WeAreTELL PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: April 16, 2026

WeAreTELL respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

• Name
• Email address
• Organization
• Submitted story details

Automatically Collected:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Referral links

2. How We Collect Data

We collect data when you:

• Visit our website
• Subscribe to newsletters
• Submit stories
• Donate
• Join campaigns
• Contact us directly

3. How We Use Information

We use data to:

• Operate and improve services
• Respond to inquiries
• Publish approved submissions
• Send newsletters
• Analyze audience engagement
• Protect against fraud

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, we process data based on:

• User consent
• Legitimate organizational interest
• Contract fulfillment
• Legal obligations

5. Story Submission Privacy

If you submit climate stories:

• Sensitive personal narratives are handled carefully
• Consent is required before publication
• Anonymous publication options may be available

6. Sharing of Data

We do not sell personal data.

We may share data with:

• Secure hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Email communication platforms
• Legal authorities when required

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Service delivery
• Legal compliance
• Archival storytelling purposes

8. International Users

As a global platform, data may be processed across countries with differing privacy laws.

9. Your Rights

You may request:

• Access to your data
• Correction of inaccuracies
• Deletion of records
• Withdrawal of consent

10. Security Measures

We implement:

• Encrypted systems
• Access controls
• Secure cloud storage
• Limited staff authorization

11. Children’s Privacy

WeAreTELL does not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without guardian consent.

12. Contact for Privacy Concerns

For privacy inquiries:
info@wearetell.org