Privacy Policy

Your privacy is critically important to us. At the Non-UPF Program, we adhere to a few fundamental principles:

  • We do not share your email when you sign up for our e-newsletter.

  • We are thoughtful about the personal information we ask when you make a donation (currently, we’re not accepting donations), sign up for our newsletter, or participate in any of our programs.

  • We aim for full transparency on how we gather, use, and share your personal information.

Below is our Privacy Policy, which incorporates and clarifies these principles.

Who We Are and What This Policy Covers

The Non-UPF Program is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the consumption of ultra-processed foods through food certification, education, and research collaboration. We aim to empower individuals and families to make healthier food choices while supporting researchers in advancing knowledge about nutrition.

This Privacy Policy applies to information that we collect about you when you:

  • Use our website (https://www.nonupfprogram.org); and

  • Donate to our nonprofit (currently not accepting donations), sign up for our newsletter, or participate in our programs.

Throughout this Privacy Policy, we’ll refer to our website and other services collectively as “Services.” Below, we explain how we collect, use, and share information about you, along with your choices regarding your data. 

Children’s Information

The Non-UPF Program does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 unless it is provided with explicit parental consent. If you believe your child has submitted personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately, and we will remove the information from our records.

Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways:

1.    Information You Provide to Us:
Examples include:

  • Basic Information: When signing up for newsletters, making donations (we are not currently accepting donations), or contacting us, you may provide your name, email address, and other details.

  • Donation Information: If you make a donation, we collect payment details (e.g., credit card information) necessary to process your contribution securely. (we are not currently accepting donations)

  • Communications: When you contact us via email or forms, we store a record of your correspondence to respond effectively.

2.    Information Collected Automatically:
Examples include:

  • Log Data: We collect details such as your IP address, browser type, and the time you accessed our Services.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze usage patterns on our website.

How We Use Information

We use the information collected for purposes such as:

  • Delivering newsletters, updates, and resources related to our mission;

  • Processing donations and managing donor communications (we are not currently accepting donations);

  • Improving our Services based on user engagement;

  • Ensuring the security of our Services; and

  • Personalizing your experience on our website.

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except when required by law or with your explicit consent.

Sharing Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: For example, with payment processors to handle donations securely (we are not currently accepting donations).

  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose information in response to a legal request.

  • Aggregated or De-Identified Information: We may share aggregated data that cannot be used to identify you.

  • For Research and Education Purposes: We may conduct surveys to better understand consumer eating habits and concerns. The aggregated and de-identified data from these surveys may be shared with other nonprofit organizations or researchers we partner with to improve public education on nutrition and healthy eating habits

Your Legal Rights (for international compliance)

For users located in countries with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR in the European Union), you have the following rights:

  • Request access to your data.

  • Request correction of inaccuracies in your data.

  • Request deletion of your data.

  • Restrict the processing of your data.

  • Request data portability.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Data Retention Policy

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. If you would like your data to be deleted, please contact us to review your request.

Embedded Content and External Links

Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, articles) or links to external websites. Interacting with embedded content or external links may allow those platforms to collect your data as if you had visited their website directly. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Understand and save user preferences for future visits.

  • Compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions to improve our website.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website.

Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption and secure server technology. However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This includes the right to:

  • Request information about how your data is used.

  • Opt out of the sale of your data.

  • Request deletion of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest updates. We will notify you of material changes by posting updates on this page or via email.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

The Non-UPF Program
Contact Form
Website: https://www.nonupfprogram.org