Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

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

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (name, email address, password)
• Profile information (skills, availability, location, photo)
• Activity data (applications submitted, shifts attended, hours logged)
• Communications (messages sent through the platform)

We also collect certain information automatically when you use our platform, such as IP address, browser type, and usage data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the ImpactCircle platform
• Match volunteers with appropriate opportunities
• Send you notifications and updates about your account and activity
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Monitor and analyze trends and usage to improve the platform
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or illegal activity

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Organizations: When you apply for a shift, your profile and application details are shared with the relevant organization.
• Service providers: Third-party vendors that assist us in operating the platform (e.g., email delivery, analytics).
• Legal compliance: When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of users.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

5. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@impactcircle.org.

7. Changes to This Policy

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

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.