Mission: Launch, Inc.  ("Mission: Launch") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, Mission-Launch.org ("Website"), and engage with our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Overview

This privacy policy outlines:

• The personal data we collect
• How we use your data
• Your choices regarding your data
• Your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA).

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy. We may update this policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on our Website.

2. Information We Collect

Information Collected from Website Visitors:

• Automatically Collected Information:  When you visit our Website, our servers automatically record certain information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, browsing activity, and other technical information. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this data.
• Voluntarily Provided Information: You may provide personal data such as your name, email address, and other contact information by filling out forms, making donations, or creating an account.

Information Collected from Registered Users:

• Account Information:  When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• Donation Information:  When you make a donation, we collect your name, billing address, email address, and donation details. Credit card information is processed by a third-party payment vendor.
• Fundraising Information:  If you create or donate to a fundraiser, we collect information about the projects you support and share your name and donation details with the fundraiser creator unless you choose to remain anonymous.

Information Obtained from Other Sources:

We may obtain information from public records and databases for due diligence and fraud prevention purposes.

3. Use of Information

We use your personal data to:

• Process donations and provide related services
• Communicate with you about your donations and updates on our projects
• Improve our Website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Conduct marketing and advertising activities

4. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

• Service providers and contractors who assist us in providing our services
• Project leaders and organizations you support through donations
• Third-party advertising networks and exchanges for targeted advertising
• Authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

We do not trade, share, or sell your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes without your consent.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us track and personalize your interactions. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Information about Children

Our Website is a general audience site and does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access:** You can request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification:** You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure:** You can request the deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing:** You can ask us to limit the processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability:** You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object:** You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent:** You can withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@mission-launch.org.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Our security practices include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

10. International Data Transfers

For users in the EEA, we transfer your personal data to the United States based on standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure adequate protection.

11. Updates to this Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our Website, and we will notify you of significant changes where required.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Mission: Launch, Inc.
10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Suite 314-M2
Columbia, MD 21044-3264
Email: info@mission-launch.org

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