1. Introduction

PersecutionMonitor.org ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of individuals who report or are affected by religious persecution. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (email, name, optional profile details)
• Testimony submissions (may include sensitive persecution details)
• Evidence uploads (photos, documents, videos)
• Prayer requests and interactions
• Newsletter preferences

2.2 Information from Social Login

If you use social login (Google, Microsoft, GitHub), we receive:

• Your email address and name
• Profile picture (if available)
• No access to your contacts or private data

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address (for security and geographic analysis)
• Browser type and device information
• Usage patterns (pages visited, time spent)

3. How We Use Your Information

• To document and report on religious persecution
• To verify and authenticate testimonies
• To protect victims' identities through anonymization
• To send newsletters and prayer alerts (with consent)
• To improve our platform and services
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Secure file storage with access controls
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• EXIF data removal from uploaded images
• Geographic restrictions for high-risk regions

5. Information Sharing

We never sell your personal information. We may share information only:

• With your explicit consent
• To protect victims from imminent harm
• With partner organizations (anonymized only)
• As required by law (with notification when possible)

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of communications
• Download your data (data portability)
• Withdraw consent at any time

7. Special Protections for Persecution Victims

• Anonymous submission options available
• Automatic PII detection and redaction
• Geographic IP blocking for sensitive regions
• Secure communication channels
• Right to immediate data deletion in emergencies

8. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately for removal.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries with different privacy laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for all international transfers.

10. Contact Us

For privacy concerns or requests, contact us at:

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification.