Paper Wings Project
1. Introduction
Paper Wings Project (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and safety of every individual we serve—including members, donors, volunteers, and program participants.
Because our work may involve sensitive personal information and storytelling, we take extra care in how information is collected, used, and protected.
2. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information
We may collect personal information when you:
Apply for membership (including paid subscription access)
Submit a volunteer application
Participate in programs (including pen pal or correspondence-based initiatives)
Make a donation (monetary or in-kind)
Subscribe to communications
This may include:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Demographic or background information (when voluntarily provided)
Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)
B. Sensitive Information
For certain programs (including pen pal or storytelling initiatives), we may collect:
Personal stories or lived experiences
Written correspondence
Age or guardian contact (for minors)
We treat this information with heightened confidentiality and care and only use it for its intended program purpose.
We will never publicly share sensitive personal stories without explicit, documented consent.
C. Non-Personal Data
IP address
Browser/device data
Site usage behavior
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process donations and issue confirmations
Administer membership subscriptions and access to content
Review and manage volunteer and member applications
Facilitate safe participation in programs (including pen pal matching where applicable)
Communicate updates, events, and opportunities
Improve our services, programs, and website functionality
Maintain internal records for legal and compliance purposes
4. Special Protections for Youth & Correspondence Programs
For programs involving minors or personal correspondence:
Parental/guardian consent may be required
Personally identifiable information may be limited or anonymized
Communications may be moderated, screened, or monitored for safety
We reserve the right to remove or restrict participation to protect any individual involved.
5. Membership & Subscription Data
If you join a paid membership offering:
Your payment information is securely processed through third-party providers
Your membership data is used to manage access to content and experiences
All proceeds support the mission and programs of Paper Wings Project
6. Donations (Monetary & Physical)
Monetary Donations
Processed through secure third-party platforms
Used to fund programs, operations, and impact initiatives
Physical Donations
May include books, materials, or goods
Donor information may be stored for acknowledgment and recordkeeping
We reserve the right to decline or redistribute physical donations as needed.
7. How We Share Information
We do not sell your information.
We may share information with:
Trusted service providers (payment processors, email systems, platforms)
Program partners (only when necessary and with appropriate safeguards)
Legal authorities if required
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards.
However, no system is completely secure. By using our site, you acknowledge this risk.
9. Your Rights
You may:
Request access to your data
Request corrections
Request deletion (subject to legal obligations)
Contact: [INSERT EMAIL]
10. International Users (GDPR Readiness)
If you are located outside the United States:
You consent to your data being processed in the U.S.
You may request access, correction, or deletion under applicable laws
11. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for:
Program delivery
Legal and compliance purposes
Organizational recordkeeping
12. Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Continued use = acceptance of updates.
13. Contact
OFFICIAL.PAPERWINGSPROJECT@GMAIL.COM
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