Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect on missrepresentationriseup.org, how we use it, and the choices available to you. The site is operated by The Representation Project (“we,” “us,” “our”) in connection with the film Miss Representation: Rise Up. By using this site or submitting a form, you acknowledge this policy. If you do not agree, please do not submit personal information.
1. Who we are
The Representation Project is a nonprofit organization. This website promotes the film Miss Representation: Rise Up and related advocacy actions (declaration signatures, story sharing, youth nominations, resources, and screening interest).
Contact for privacy questions:
info@therepproject.org
Press:
press@therepproject.org
2. Scope
This policy covers information collected through:
- Pages on missrepresentationriseup.org
- WordPress forms on this site (WPForms)
- Cookie / analytics tools used on this site
- Outbound tools we link to (Google Forms, Every.org donations, and third-party campaigns), which have their own policies
3. Information we collect
A. Information you provide
| Source | Typical fields | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Declaration form | Full name, email, city, country; optional anonymity preference | Record petition signatures and related campaign communication |
| Share Your Story form | Name, email, age (including under-18 / 18+), story text, file uploads of images, video, and PDF (story media and signed media-release documents), media-release consent / signature | Review stories for potential educational, campaign, or media use consistent with your consent choices |
| Nominate a Youth form | Nominator and youth contact details (names, ages, emails, location) for youth ages 14–24; parent/guardian contact is required for nominees under 18 | Evaluate youth program / recognition interest; safeguarding review |
| Contact form | Name, email, message | Respond to inquiries |
| Google Forms (screening / stay connected) | Name, email, company/organization, interest in the mailing list and/or hosting a screening, proposed screening date and location, how you heard about us, and email-consent choice | Screening interest and/or ongoing updates — processed by Google under Google’s terms |
B. Information collected automatically
- Standard server / security logs (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages requested)
- Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
- Analytics via Google (Site Kit / Google tags), subject to your cookie preferences where the banner applies
- Cloudflare / hosting security cookies used to protect the site
C. Donations
Donations linked from this site are processed by Every.org (every.org/miss-representation-rise-up). Payment card data is handled by Every.org and its processors — we do not store payment cards on this website or in our WordPress database. Every.org’s privacy policy governs donation processing.
4. Sensitive stories, media, and youth data
- Stories and uploads may include sensitive personal experiences. Submit only information you have the right to share. Uploads should exclude passwords, government IDs, or others’ private data without permission.
- Media release: If you sign or upload a media-release form, or check a media-release consent box, we may use submitted materials as described in that consent / linked release. Youth (under 18) media releases on Share must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
- Youth / minors: The Nominate a Youth workflow is for young people ages 14–24. For nominees under 18, we require parent/guardian contact information. We use this for program review and safeguarding. Do not submit youth information unless you are authorized to do so (for example, you are the youth, a parent/guardian, or have appropriate permission). We may decline or delete submissions that appear unsafe or unauthorized.
- Crisis content: This site is not a crisis hotline. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or resources on our Get Help page.
5. How we use information
- Operate the website and film campaign
- Process declaration signatures, story reviews, nominations, and contact requests
- Coordinate screenings and related updates (including via Google Forms where linked)
- Improve site performance and understand aggregate traffic (analytics)
- Protect against spam, abuse, and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
6. How we share information
We may share information with:
- Service providers that help run the site (e.g., WP Engine hosting, Cloudflare, WordPress / Elementor tooling, form plugins, Google analytics/forms, Adobe Acrobat Sign for media-release signatures, email delivery)
- Campaign / organizational staff and contractors of The Representation Project who need access to fulfill the purpose you submitted for
- Legal / safety disclosures if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or integrity of the campaign
- Public features only when you choose attribution / consent to public or media use
Third-party sites linked from our pages (petitions, toolkits, social platforms, Every.org, Google Forms) are governed by those parties’ policies.
7. Cookies and similar technologies
We use necessary/functional cookies for security and site operation, and analytics cookies when permitted.
Details and controls: Cookie Policy and the on-site cookie preferences tool.
Current necessary/security cookies include Cloudflare bot-management and clearance cookies
(__cf_bm, cf_clearance) and consent-preference cookies. Google Analytics cookies
(for example _ga and _gid) may be set only when analytics is allowed.
8. Retention
We keep personal information as long as needed for program operations, then delete or anonymize it. We may keep records longer when required for safeguarding or legal compliance, or until a valid deletion request is processed. Google stores Google Form responses under Google’s terms.
9. Security
We use HTTPS and standard hosting/security controls (including WP Engine hosting). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. File uploads and story content may be sensitive — access should be limited to authorized staff.
10. Your choices and rights
- Use cookie preference controls to opt out of non-essential cookies where offered
- Choose anonymous / first-name-only options where a form provides them
- Request access, correction, or deletion of personal information we hold about you by emailing operations@therepproject.org (please identify the form/page you used). We may need to verify the request.
- Unsubscribe from future email updates using unsubscribe links when email marketing is used
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws. We will respond consistent with those laws where they apply to us.
11. International visitors
The site is hosted in the United States (WP Engine / Cloudflare infrastructure). If you access the site from outside the U.S., your information may be processed in the United States and other countries where our providers operate.
12. Children’s privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and campaign participants. We do not knowingly seek commercial data from children under 13. Youth nomination workflows are for authorized program interest (ages 14–24) and safeguarding review; we require parent/guardian contact for nominees under 18. Contact us to request deletion of information submitted about a minor without authorization.
13. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy. The “Last updated” date will change when we do. Material changes may also be highlighted on this page.
14. Contact
Privacy requests:
info@therepproject.org
General contact:
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Cookie details:
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