Privacy Policy for RunPledge.com

Effective Date: December 23, 2025

Last Updated: April 14, 2026

At RunPledge.com ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information through our Platform, which integrates with Webflow, GoHighLevel (for SMS/email), Stripe (for payments), and N8N. We comply with PCI DSS via Stripe, GDPR, CCPA, and other laws.

1. Data We Collect

• Account Data: Organization details, EIN, proof uploads.
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• Participant Data: From CSV uploads or pledges—names, emails, phones (may include minors' info via parents).
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• Usage Data: IP addresses, device info, cookies for analytics.
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• Payment Data: Handled by Stripe—we don't store card details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:
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• To Provide Services: Process pledges and donations, send SMS/email communications via GoHighLevel, generate participant leaderboards, and fulfill the fundraiser experience.
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• Compliance and Verification: Verify nonprofit status and ensure donations meet platform requirements.

• Platform Improvements: Analyze anonymized usage data to improve our services.

• Marketing: With your consent, send updates about RunPledge features or related services. You may opt out at any time.

For minors' data: We require parental consent for collection/use. Parents can access/delete via request.

3. Data Sharing

We share only with processors like Stripe (payments), GoHighLevel (communications), Memberstack (for logins), Webflow (hosting), N8N (automation) and Peacock Powder (invoices). No selling data. May share for legal reasons (e.g., subpoenas).

4. Data Storage and Security

Data stored securely in U.S.-based servers (e.g., GoHighLevel, Stripe). We use encryption and access controls. Retention: As needed for services, then deleted (up to 7 years for tax records).

5. Your Rights

• Access, correct, or delete data: Email [privacy@runpledge.com].
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• Opt-out: From marketing or cookies.
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• GDPR/CCPA: Consent-based processing; request exports/deletions.
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• Cookies: We use essential and analytics cookies—manage via browser settings.

6. Children's Privacy

RunPledge provides fundraising services for schools and organizations that may involve minor children as participants. We take children's privacy seriously and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

‍What we collect: Participant information (such as first name, last name, grade, and teacher/group) is uploaded by authorized school or organization administrators, not collected directly from children. Parent contact information (email, phone) is collected to facilitate pledge communications.

‍Parental consent: By uploading participant rosters, the school or organization administrator represents that they have obtained appropriate parental consent for the collection and use of participant information for fundraising purposes. RunPledge relies on schools and organizations to obtain this consent as part of their standard enrollment or event permission processes.

‍How we use children's data: Participant information is used solely to generate unique pledge pages, track fundraising progress, and display leaderboards. We do not use children's information for marketing, behavioral advertising, or any purpose unrelated to the fundraiser.

‍Parental rights: Parents may request to view, correct, or delete their child's information by contacting their school or organization administrator, or by emailing us directly at privacy@runpledge.com. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.

‍Data retention: Participant data is retained only for the duration of the fundraising campaign and a reasonable period thereafter for reporting purposes, then deleted. We do not retain children's data indefinitely.

7. Changes to Policy

We may update—check back. Continued use means acceptance.

Contact: privacy@runpledge.com