Privacy Policy Last Updated: September 9, 2026
The Social Accords™ (“The Social Accords,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit thesocialaccords.org, join our creator network, communicate with us, participate in our programs, or otherwise interact with The Social Accords.
By using our website or providing information to us, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide directly to us, including:
First and last name
Email address
Social media handle or account information
Information you provide when contacting us
Information submitted when joining our creator network, programs, initiatives, events, or other opportunities
Any other information you choose to provide to us
If we offer donations, grants, events, or other programs in the future, we may also collect information necessary to administer those activities.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics technologies, server logs, and similar tools, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages viewed
Referring website or source
Approximate geographic location
Date and time of visits
Interactions with our website
We use this information to operate, secure, understand, and improve our website and programs.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Process your request to join The Social Accords creator network
Communicate with you about our mission, programs, resources, collaborations, funding opportunities, events, and initiatives
Respond to questions and requests
Evaluate potential participants, creators, partners, or collaborators
Provide and improve our website and programsUnderstand how visitors use our website
Measure the effectiveness and reach of our initiatives
Maintain the security and integrity of our website
Prevent fraud, abuse, or unlawful activity
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
Carry out other purposes disclosed to you at the time information is collected
We may also use information in aggregated or de-identified form for research, reporting, program measurement, or other nonprofit purposes.
3. Email and Communications
If you provide your email address to us, we may use it to communicate with you regarding The Social Accords, including creator-network opportunities, resources, collaborations, events, organizational updates, and related initiatives.
You may opt out of promotional email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option provided in the communication, when available, or by contacting us.
Even if you opt out of promotional communications, we may continue to send administrative or transactional messages when necessary.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website and the services used to operate it may use cookies and similar technologies.
These technologies may help us:
Keep the website functioning properlyUnderstand website traffic and usageImprove website performanceIdentify technical problemsMeasure engagement with our content and campaignsYour browser may allow you to block, delete, or restrict cookies. Some website functionality may not operate correctly if certain cookies are disabled.If we implement advertising, retargeting, or additional analytics technologies in the future, this Privacy Policy and any applicable cookie controls may be updated accordingly.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may disclose personal information in limited circumstances, including to:
Service Providers
We may work with companies and organizations that provide services on our behalf, including website hosting, form processing, email communication, analytics, database management, security, payment processing, fundraising, and other operational services.
These providers may process information only as necessary to provide their services to us, subject to their applicable contractual and legal obligations.
Partners and Programs
If you choose to participate in a collaboration, grant opportunity, campaign, event, or other program involving a third-party partner, we may share information when reasonably necessary to administer that opportunity. Where appropriate, we will provide additional notice before doing so.
Legal and Safety Requirements
We may disclose information if we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:
Comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
Protect the rights, property, or safety of The Social Accords, our community, or others
Investigate fraud, abuse, security threats, or unlawful activity
Enforce applicable agreements or policies
Organizational Transactions
If The Social Accords undergoes a merger, restructuring, reorganization, transfer of assets, or similar organizational change, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.
6. Donations and Third-Party Payment Services
If you make a donation to The Social Accords through a third-party fundraising platform or payment processor, that provider may collect payment information directly from you.
The Social Accords may receive information associated with the donation, such as your name, email address, donation amount, and other information you authorize the provider to share.
We generally do not receive or store complete credit card or bank account information when payments are processed by third-party payment providers.Your use of those services is also subject to the privacy policies and terms of the applicable provider.
7. Social Media and Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to social media platforms, external websites, videos, embedded content, fundraising platforms, or other third-party services.We may also request your social media handle when you apply to participate in the creator network.When you interact with a third-party service, that service may collect information according to its own privacy practices. The Social Accords does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites, platforms, or services.We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy PolicyMaintain our relationship with creators, supporters, partners, and participantsOperate and improve our programsComply with legal, accounting, reporting, and regulatory obligationsResolve disputesProtect against fraud or misuseWhen information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable law.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.However, no website, electronic transmission, or information-storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us.
10. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.These may include the right to:
Request access to personal information we maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain personal information
Object to or restrict certain uses of your information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request information about how your information is used or disclosed
Opt out of certain communications
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain privacy requests.
To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.We will respond to valid requests in accordance with applicable law.
11. Children's Privacy
The Social Accords website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the website.
If we learn that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
If The Social Accords operates a specific program involving minors, additional notices, permissions, or parental or guardian consent procedures may apply to that program.
12. International Visitors
The Social Accords is based in the United States.If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, processed, or stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
Privacy and data-protection laws in those locations may differ from the laws in your country of residence.
Where required by applicable law, we will use appropriate safeguards when transferring personal information internationally.
13. Do Not Track and Browser Privacy Signals
Some browsers and devices provide privacy preference signals, including “Do Not Track” or similar mechanisms.
Because standards for interpreting these signals continue to evolve, our website may not respond to all such signals unless required by applicable law.
Where legally required, we will honor applicable recognized opt-out preference signals.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our programs, website, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
When we make changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page.If we make material changes, we may provide additional notice where appropriate.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
15. Contact UsIf you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or would like to submit a privacy-related request, please contact:The Social Accords™
Email: info@thesocialaccords.org
Website: thesocialaccords.org© 2026 The Social Accords™. All rights reserved.