Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TOV Collective ("we," "our," or "us") operates TOVConnect (connect.tovcollective.org). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

By using TOVConnect, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Location information (optional)
• Profile information and bio
• Skills and volunteer preferences

Organization Information

If you create an organization, we collect:

• Organization name and description
• Contact information (email, phone, address)
• Website and mission statement

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access our platform, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Connect volunteers with organizations and opportunities
• Facilitate communication between users
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Send important updates and notifications
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Organizations: When you apply for volunteer opportunities, your profile information is shared with the relevant organization.
• Public Profiles: Organization profiles and volunteer opportunities are publicly visible.
• Service Providers: We use third-party services (such as Supabase for authentication and database) that may process your data.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Request a copy of your data

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze platform usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

TOVConnect is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@tovcollective.org