Last Updated: November 22, 2025

Million Person Projects LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and participate in our projects.

By using our Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Platform.

Account Registration:

• Full name
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Username (if different from name)
• Country/location (optional)
• Phone number (optional)

Financial Contributions:

• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Billing address
• Transaction history
• Contribution amounts and dates

Project Proposals:

• Project descriptions and details you submit
• Supporting documents or images
• Communications regarding your proposals

Public Recognition:

• Name (or preferred display name) for public recognition
• Opt-in/opt-out preferences for name display
• Member number assignment

Communications:

• Messages sent through our Platform
• Emails to our support team
• Survey responses
• Feedback and comments

Technical Information:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device identifiers
• Time zone settings
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website addresses
• Click patterns and navigation paths

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

• Session cookies (essential for Platform functionality)
• Preference cookies (remember your settings)
• Analytics cookies (understand Platform usage)
• Marketing cookies (if you consent)

Usage Data:

• Voting patterns (anonymized)
• Project preferences
• Login frequency
• Feature usage statistics

Payment Processors:

• Transaction confirmation
• Payment status
• Fraud prevention data

Social Media (if you choose to connect):

• Public profile information
• Email address
• Profile picture (if you authorize sharing)

Identity Verification Services:

• Age verification
• Identity confirmation for fraud prevention
• Compliance with financial regulations

Platform Operations:

• Create and manage your account
• Process financial contributions
• Facilitate voting processes
• Communicate project updates
• Provide customer support
• Send essential service notifications

Democratic Processes:

• Ensure one person, one vote integrity
• Prevent fraud and vote manipulation
• Verify participant eligibility
• Maintain accurate voting records

Project Execution:

• Manage selected project construction
• Provide progress updates
• Display participant recognition (with your consent)
• Document project completion

Legal Compliance:

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Respond to legal requests
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect against fraud and abuse

Communications (with your consent):

• Project announcements and updates
• New project opportunities
• Platform improvements and new features
• Educational content about democratic participation
• Newsletter and community updates

Analytics and Improvement:

• Understand how the Platform is used
• Improve user experience
• Develop new features
• Optimize Platform performance
• Conduct research on democratic participation

Marketing (with your consent):

• Promote Platform to similar audiences
• Share success stories (anonymized or with permission)
• Grow the community

Participant Recognition:

• Your name (or chosen display name) publicly listed on website
• Member number
• Project participation history
• Recognition is optional; you may request anonymity

Project Proposals:

• If your proposal is selected or shortlisted, it becomes public
• Proposer name may be shared (with your consent)

Service Providers:We share information with trusted third parties who help operate the Platform:

• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
• Cloud hosting providers
• Email service providers
• Analytics services
• Customer support tools
• Security services

These providers:

• Only access information necessary for their specific function
• Are contractually required to protect your information
• May not use your information for their own purposes

Legal Requirements:We may disclose information when required by law:

• Court orders or subpoenas
• Government investigations
• Legal proceedings
• Protection of rights and safety
• Fraud prevention
• Regulatory compliance

Business Transfers:If Million Person Projects is acquired or merged:

• Your information may transfer to new ownership
• You will be notified of any such change
• Policy will continue to apply or you'll be notified of changes

We will NEVER:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your information for others' marketing without consent
• Disclose your voting choices to other participants
• Share your financial information beyond necessary payment processing
• Provide your contact information to other participants without permission

Technical Safeguards:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Firewall protection
• Access controls and authentication

Organizational Safeguards:

• Limited employee access to personal data
• Background checks for employees with data access
• Confidentiality agreements
• Regular security training
• Incident response procedures

Payment Security:

• PCI-DSS compliant payment processing
• We do not store complete credit card numbers
• Tokenized payment information
• Secure payment gateways

Despite our efforts:

• No system is 100% secure
• Internet transmission carries inherent risks
• You are responsible for protecting your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of suspected unauthorized access

Right to Access:

• Request copies of your personal information
• Review what data we hold about you
• Understand how your data is used

Right to Correction:

• Update inaccurate information
• Complete incomplete information
• Correct errors in your account

Right to Deletion:

• Request deletion of your account
• Request removal from recognition lists
• Exceptions apply for legal and contractual obligations

Right to Data Portability:

• Receive your data in machine-readable format
• Transfer your data to another service (where applicable)

Right to Opt-Out:

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Disable non-essential cookies
• Opt out of data sharing (where permitted)

Right to Object:

• Object to certain data processing
• Restrict how we use your information
• Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based

Contact us at:

• Email: privacy@millionpersonprojects.com
• Subject line: "Privacy Rights Request"
• Include: Your name, email, and specific request

Response Time:

• We will respond within 30 days
• May request identity verification
• Complex requests may require additional time

No Discrimination:

• You will not be penalized for exercising your rights
• Service quality will not diminish
• Pricing remains the same

You have additional rights:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know if information is sold or shared
• Opt-out of sale/sharing of personal information
• Request deletion with certain exceptions
• Non-discrimination for exercising rights

Information We Collect (Categories):

• Identifiers (name, email, IP address)
• Financial information (transaction data)
• Internet activity (browsing history on Platform)
• Geolocation data (approximate)
• Inferences (project preferences)

We Do Not Sell Personal Information

To exercise California rights:Email: privacy@millionpersonprojects.comSubject: "California Privacy Rights Request"

You have similar rights under your state privacy laws:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccuracies
• Delete personal information
• Obtain a copy of your data
• Opt-out of targeted advertising

Legal Basis for Processing:

• Contract performance (to provide services)
• Legitimate interests (Platform improvement)
• Legal obligations (compliance)
• Consent (marketing, optional features)

Additional Rights:

• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authority
• Right to withdraw consent

Data Transfers:

• Data may be transferred outside the EU
• We use appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses)
• Your rights remain protected

Data Protection Officer:Email: dpo@millionpersonprojects.com

Essential Cookies (Cannot be Disabled):

• Session management
• Security features
• Account authentication
• Platform functionality

Functional Cookies (Optional):

• Remember your preferences
• Language settings
• Display name choices
• Timezone settings

Analytics Cookies (Optional):

• Google Analytics (anonymized)
• Platform usage statistics
• Performance monitoring
• Error tracking

Marketing Cookies (Requires Consent):

• Social media integration
• Email campaign tracking
• Conversion tracking
• Retargeting (if applicable)

You can control cookies:

• Browser settings (accept/reject cookies)
• Our cookie preference center
• Opt-out tools for specific services
• Do Not Track signals (we honor them)

Note:

• Disabling essential cookies may impair functionality
• Some features may not work without cookies

Active Accounts:

• Maintained while your account is active
• Plus reasonable period for legal obligations

After Account Deletion:

• Most data deleted within 90 days
• Some data retained for legal compliance: 
  • Financial records: 7 years (legal requirement)
  • Voting records: Permanent (democratic integrity)
  • Public recognition: Until removal requested

Anonymized Data:

• May be retained indefinitely for research
• Cannot be traced back to you

Legal Holds:

• Data preserved when legally required
• Released when legal obligation ends

Age Requirement:

• Platform is for users 18 years and older
• We do not knowingly collect information from minors
• COPPA compliance (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)

If We Discover Minor's Data:

• We will delete it promptly
• Parents may contact us about minor's data
• We may require age verification

To Report Minor's Account:Email: privacy@millionpersonprojects.comSubject: "Minor's Account Report"

Our Operations:

• Primary servers located in United States
• Data may be processed in other countries
• All transfers comply with applicable laws

Safeguards:

• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Adequacy decisions
• Privacy Shield principles (where applicable)

Your Rights:

• Remain protected across borders
• Can request information about transfers
• May object to certain transfers

Our Platform may link to:

• Social media platforms
• Payment processors
• News articles
• Related services

Important:

• Third parties have their own privacy policies
• We are not responsible for their practices
• Review their policies before providing information
• We do not control third-party data collection

We May Update This Policy:

• To reflect changes in practices
• To comply with new laws
• To improve privacy protections
• To add new features

When We Update:

• "Last Updated" date will change
• Material changes announced via email
• Notice posted on Platform
• Continued use indicates acceptance

Your Options:

• Review changes carefully
• Contact us with questions
• Discontinue use if you disagree
• Exercise your data rights

We Honor Do Not Track:

• Respect browser DNT settings
• Will not track when DNT is enabled
• Analytics may still occur for essential functions

To Enable DNT:Check your browser settings for "Do Not Track" option

In the Event of a Breach:

• We will investigate promptly
• Notify affected users as required by law
• Typically within 72 hours of discovery
• Provide information about the breach
• Recommend protective measures
• Offer assistance when appropriate

What We'll Tell You:

• Nature of the breach
• Types of information affected
• Steps we're taking
• Steps you should take
• How to contact us

We Use AI/Automation For:

• Project feasibility evaluation
• Fraud detection
• Vote verification
• Content moderation

Your Rights:

• Right to human review of automated decisions
• Right to challenge automated decisions
• Right to understand the logic involved

Important:

• Final project selection is by human vote
• AI assists but doesn't decide
• You maintain control over participation

You May:

• Use a display name instead of real name
• Request anonymity in public listings
• Participate without public recognition

Limitations:

• We still need real identity for account security
• Financial regulations require identity verification
• Anonymity doesn't apply to legal processes

You Must:

• Provide accurate information
• Keep your password secure
• Update information when it changes
• Use Platform lawfully
• Respect others' privacy
• Report security concerns

You Must Not:

• Share account credentials
• Impersonate others
• Provide false information
• Attempt to access others' data
• Circumvent security measures

Email: privacy@millionpersonprojects.com Subject Line: "Privacy Inquiry"

Email: privacy@millionpersonprojects.com Subject Line: "Privacy Rights Request"

Email: dpo@millionpersonprojects.com

Million Person Projects LLC [Your Business Address] Attn: Privacy Department

• We aim to respond within 30 days
• Complex requests may take longer
• We'll acknowledge receipt within 5 business days

Learn More About Privacy:

• Federal Trade Commission: ftc.gov/privacy
• California Attorney General: oag.ca.gov/privacy
• European Data Protection Board: edpb.europa.eu
• Privacy Rights Clearinghouse: privacyrights.org

Our Other Policies:

• Terms of Service
• Cookie Policy
• Community Guidelines
• Refund Policy

By using the Platform, you:

• Acknowledge reading this Privacy Policy
• Understand how we collect and use information
• Consent to data practices described herein
• Agree to receive essential service communications

You may withdraw consent:

• For non-essential communications anytime
• For optional features and services
• Note: Some processing necessary for service delivery

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This Privacy Policy should be reviewed alongside our Terms of Service. Together, they form the complete agreement regarding your use of Million Person Projects.

Questions or Concerns?We're committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. If anything is unclear or if you have concerns, please contact us. We're here to help.