Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account, we collect your email address and password (stored securely via hashing). When you use the site, we collect:

• Pages you visit and features you use (anonymized analytics)
• Quotes you save and opportunities you express interest in
• Questions you ask through the Ask feature
• Feedback you provide on content pairings

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and personalize your experience on The Red Stuff
• Save your favorites and track volunteer opportunities
• Improve the quality of scripture-to-news pairings
• Send transactional emails (password resets, order confirmations)
• Understand aggregate usage patterns to improve the platform

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share anonymized, aggregate data to improve the platform. If you express interest in a volunteer opportunity, your contact information may be shared with the organization only with your explicit permission.

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and access controls. Your data is hosted on Supabase with enterprise-grade security infrastructure.

5. Analytics

We use privacy-respecting analytics that do not track individual users across websites, do not use cookies for tracking, and comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations. We do not use Google Analytics.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access all personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@theredstuff.org.

7. Cookies

We use only essential cookies required for authentication and session management. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.

8. Children's Privacy

The Red Stuff is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at privacy@theredstuff.org.