Welcome to The People’s Plan SA (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you share on peoplesplansa.com (the “Site”).
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Information We Collect
We only collect the information necessary to provide you with a safe, useful, and community-driven experience. This includes:
- Information You Provide Directly
- When you register, we collect your name, email address, and any optional profile information (such as photo, district, or organization).
- When you post, comment, or participate in discussions or votes, we collect the content you choose to share.
- When you contact us directly, we may store your message to respond effectively.
- Automatically Collected Information
- Technical data such as your browser type, device, IP address, and pages visited.
- Cookies or similar technologies to keep you logged in and improve your experience.
We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with advertisers or third-party marketing companies.
2.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account.
- Enable participation in discussions, groups, and votes.
- Keep the platform safe and prevent misuse.
- Communicate important updates about the site or community activities.
- Improve features, usability, and security of the platform.
3.
Community Transparency
The People’s Plan is a public-facing civic platform.
This means:
- Posts, ideas, and comments you share in public spaces may be visible to all visitors.
- Private messages and member-only groups remain visible only to participants and admins.
We encourage users to avoid posting personal contact information or sensitive data publicly.
4.
Cookies and Analytics
We use limited cookies to:
- Keep you signed in.
- Remember preferences (district, theme, etc.).
- Measure engagement to improve the platform.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work correctly.
5.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on servers managed by our hosting provider.
We use encryption (HTTPS), password protection, and regular monitoring to safeguard data.
If a data breach ever occurs, we will notify affected users promptly in accordance with applicable law.
6.
Third-Party Services
The People’s Plan may link to external resources (e.g., Facebook, Decidim, YouTube, or civic data APIs).
These services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices, but we carefully choose partners that respect user privacy.
7.
Your Rights
You may:
- Access or download your data upon request.
- Request correction or deletion of your account.
- Opt out of email updates at any time.
To do so, contact us at: privacy@peoplesplansa.com
8.
Children’s Privacy
This site is intended for users 16 years and older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
9.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new features, community feedback, or legal requirements.
All updates will be posted here with the “Last Updated” date.