Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

4GFC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website and the related GeoFight initiative. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We collect information you provide directly and automatically through your use of the site, including:

• Contact & Identity Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other contact details you provide when you donate, sign up, or submit forms.
• Payment Information: Payment card or bank information you use for donations (processed by a third-party payment processor). We receive confirmation of the transaction but do not store full payment card data on our servers.
• Technical & Usage Data: Information about your device and usage of the site, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookie identifiers.
• Case & Health Details: Any information you submit related to a claim, case, or health concerns when you complete plaintiff-intake or whistleblower forms. This may include sensitive information provided voluntarily in the context of potential legal matters.
• Communications & User Content: Content of communications you send us, photos or stories you share, and any other information you choose to provide.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes consistent with our mission and as permitted by law, including to:

• Provide & Improve Services: Process donations; manage your support requests; operate and secure the site; and analyze usage to improve site functionality and performance.
• Communication: Respond to your inquiries and provide updates. If you opt in, we may send newsletters or other information about our programs.
• Investigation & Legal Review: Evaluate and pursue public-interest research or legal advocacy. Information you submit may be used for research, case preparation, or legal strategy. We may share your case-related information with qualified attorneys or expert consultants to assess potential claims.
• Compliance & Security: Comply with legal obligations and prevent or address fraud and abuse.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We only share information as described below:

• Nonprofit Staff & Affiliates: Authorized staff and affiliated entities under our 501(c)(3) umbrella may access your information to carry out organizational functions.
• Service Providers: We use third-party service providers (payment processors, email providers, CRM systems, website hosts, analytics tools) to help us operate. These providers have access to the personal information needed to perform their functions on our behalf.
• Attorneys & Experts: We may share case-related information with outside attorneys, investigators, or expert consultants on a confidential basis to evaluate potential legal actions.
• Legal & Government Requests: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect our legal rights, we may disclose information to law enforcement or other authorities.
• Aggregate / De-identified Information: We may share aggregated or de-identified data for research or public reporting purposes.

If you submit information as a whistleblower or claimant, understand that this is voluntary. We do not guarantee confidentiality or privilege. You should seek independent legal advice before disclosing sensitive or classified information.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under California law:

• Right to Know: You can request the categories or specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: You can request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell or share personal information for commercial purposes. If this changes, we will comply with California's Do Not Sell rules.
• Limit Use of Sensitive Info: We use sensitive personal information only for its original collection purpose.
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will verify your identity before processing requests and respond within the time frame required by law (typically 45 days).

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. If you disable cookies, some features of the site may not function properly.

Data Security & Retention

We take reasonable technical, administrative, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no security system is impenetrable. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with legal obligations.

Children's Privacy

Our site and services are not intended for use by children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. For material changes, we may provide additional notice.