Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 3, 2025

Last Updated: August 3, 2025

At Return To Innocence ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.returntoinnocencenow.org (the "Site"), sign our petition, download resources, or contact us. We operate as a grassroots initiative in Scotland, UK, and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant laws.

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data only when necessary for our nonprofit mission of promoting soul education worldwide.

• Personal Information: When you sign the petition, subscribe to updates, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, location (e.g., country), and any messages you provide.

• Usage Data: Automatically collected details like IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and timestamps (via tools like Google Analytics).

• Cookies and Tracking: We use essential cookies for site functionality. No third-party tracking cookies are used without consent. You can manage preferences via your browser settings.

We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., health or financial information) or data from children under 13 without parental consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us advance our mission of teaching from the inside out and restoring humanity through education.

• To process petition signatures and send updates.

• To provide resources (e.g., curriculum downloads) and respond to inquiries.

• To analyze site usage for improvements (anonymized data only).

• For legal compliance or to protect our rights.

We do not sell or rent your data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process data based on:

• Consent (e.g., for newsletters).

• Legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics for better user experience).

• Contractual necessity (e.g., responding to your queries).

4. Sharing Your Information

We share data only as necessary• With service providers (e.g., petition platforms like Change.org, email tools like Mailchimp) who comply with GDPR.

• For legal reasons (e.g., if required by law).

• In anonymized form for reporting to potential fiscal sponsors or partners.

No data is shared outside the UK/EEA without adequate safeguards.

5. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed (e.g., email lists until you unsubscribe; petition data for advocacy duration). Usage data is retained for up to 26 months for analytics.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your data.

• Withdraw consent or object to processing.

• Request data portability.

• Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

7. Security

We use reasonable measures (e.g., encryption, secure servers via IONOS) to protect data, but no system is 100% secure. Report concerns immediately.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under 13. If we learn we’ve collected such data without consent, we delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy—changes will be posted here with the new effective date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions, email outreach@returntoinnocencenow.org or visit our contact page.

Thank you for supporting the Soul Education Wave—we value your trust and privacy.