Privacy Policy
Will You Hear Me Now?
willyouhearmenow.com | willyouhearmenow.org
Last updated: May 19, 2026
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1. Introduction
Will You Hear Me Now? ("we," "us," or "our") is a volunteer-driven nonprofit media initiative dedicated to amplifying young voices against gun violence in schools and communities. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and respect.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when you visit our websites at willyouhearmenow.com and willyouhearmenow.org (collectively, "the Site").
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2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you fill out our Contact Us form or reach out to us by email, we may collect:
Your first and last name
Your email address
Any message or content you submit
Until we begin to collect payment information directly, donations are processed through GoFundMe, which operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review GoFundMe's privacy policy at gofundme.com before donating.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through standard web technologies, including:
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the Site
Referring website or link
This information is used in aggregate form only to understand how visitors interact with our Site and improve our content and mission outreach. We do not use this data to identify you personally.
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3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide solely to:
Respond to your inquiries, comments, or collaboration requests
Keep you informed about our projects, events, and mission (only if you have expressed interest)
Improve our website and the experience of our visitors
Comply with legal obligations
We will never sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with any third party for commercial purposes.
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4. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Site contains links to third-party platforms including:
GoFundMe (donation processing)
Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram (social media)
Vimeo (video hosting)
Partner organization websites
When you click on these links, you leave our Site and are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
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5. Cookies
Our Site may use basic cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality and analyze site traffic. These do not collect personally identifiable information.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
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6. Children's Privacy
Our mission is centered on young people, but our website is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through our Site, please contact us immediately at the email below and we will promptly delete it.
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7. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your contact information is stored only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
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8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access - Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction - Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion - Request that we delete your personal information
Opt-out - Opt out of any communications from us at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@willyouhearmenow.org
We will respond to all requests within 30 days.
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9. California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to request deletion, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
We do not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, contact us at info@willyouhearmenow.org.
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10. International Visitors (GDPR)
If you are visiting from the European Union or European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, and restrict processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability.
Our lawful basis for processing your data is your consent (when you submit the contact form) and our legitimate interests in operating and improving our nonprofit initiative.
To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at info@willyouhearmenow.org.
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11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
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12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Will You Hear Me Now?
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Will You Hear Me Now? is a volunteer-driven nonprofit media initiative. We are committed to the privacy and safety of every person who engages with our mission.