Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 12, 2025

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At WeShare, we value your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, purchase the Share the Commons board game, or participate in our affiliate program.

Our commitment is to transparency, secure data practices, and providing tools that empower people and organizations to support community well-being, education, and positive change.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you visit our site, place an order, or participate as an affiliate:

a. Personal Information

• Name
• Email address
• Billing and shipping address
• Payment method (processed securely via third-party payment processors; we do not store payment details)
• Phone number (if voluntarily provided)

b. Affiliate Program Data
If you join our affiliate program — open to individuals and organizations alike — we may collect:

• Username and login credentials
• Affiliate ID and referral link usage
• Referral activity and sales performance
• Payout preferences (e.g., PayPal email or other payout methods)
• Tax-related forms (e.g., W-9 or other information, when legally required)

c. Technical Information
We may collect anonymized technical data for site performance and analytics:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Referral source
• Website usage activity (via cookies or tracking technologies)

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and fulfill orders for Share the Commons
• Manage and administer the affiliate program, including tracking referrals and issuing payouts
• Communicate with you about orders, affiliate activity, or platform updates
• Send optional marketing communications via email or SMS (message and data rates may apply; you may unsubscribe or opt out at any time).
• Improve site performance, security, and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting, fraud prevention)

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3. Affiliate Tracking & Third-Party Tools

To run our affiliate program, we use third-party tools that track referrals and generate affiliate dashboards. These systems collect referral activity data and may use cookies or similar tracking methods. Affiliate data is used solely to operate and manage affiliate participation and payouts. Participation in the affiliate program does not create a business partnership or joint venture, and referral tracking is used solely to direct profits from purchases to the appropriate individual or organization.

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4. Marketing Communications

When you make a purchase, sign up as an affiliate, or subscribe to our platform, you agree to receive occasional marketing messages, product updates, and community news.

You can opt out of these emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any message. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

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5. Cookies and Analytics

Our site uses cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand usage patterns and improve performance. These tools may collect anonymized data. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect site functionality.

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6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited data with third-party service providers who help us:

• Process payments
• Operate affiliate tracking software
• Send email communications
• Provide customer support or web hosting

These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the services they provide.

We may also share data:

• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
• To investigate suspected fraud or platform abuse
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or platform restructuring (with notice provided)

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7. Order Fulfillment and Shipping

WeShare collects and uses personal information necessary to process and deliver your order:

• Name, shipping address, and contact details are used solely to fulfill purchases
• Orders are prepared and shipped directly by WeShare using carriers such as USPS
• Tracking information may be provided when available
• We do not share your shipping data beyond what is necessary to deliver your order
• WeShare is not liable for delays, loss, or damage caused by third-party shipping services

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8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or update your personal information
• Request deletion of your account or data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Withdraw consent to receive marketing emails
• Disable cookies via your browser

To make a request, contact us at: support@weshareplatform.com

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9. User-Generated Content, Form Submissions, and Marketing Use

When you submit a form on our platform — including DREAM entries, contact forms, or other inquiries — you voluntarily provide information that may include written responses, selected themes, and contact details.

This information may be used to improve our platform, inform our messaging, respond to your inquiries, or highlight community engagement.

By submitting, you consent to WeShare’s Terms and this Privacy Policy, including receiving occasional updates or marketing communications. You may opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any message or by contacting us at support@weshareplatform.com.

We may also use anonymized or attributed excerpts from submissions in promotional materials, newsletters, or public-facing content, with care and respect for your privacy.

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10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information, including secure payment processing, SSL encryption (HTTPS) for all traffic to and from our website, and limited access to sensitive data.

However, no system is 100% secure. By using our platform, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

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11. Children’s Privacy

WeShare is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it.

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12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of California, United States. Any disputes concerning this Privacy Policy shall be exclusively settled in the courts of Sonoma County, California.

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13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” and provide notice of material changes. Continued use of our platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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14. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

WeShare
Email: support@weshareplatform.com