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GDPR Consent Policy

Temple of Harm Reduction
Last Updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

The Temple of Harm Reduction ("we," "us," "our," or "the Temple") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This GDPR Consent Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you subscribe to our mailing list.

By submitting your information through our signup form, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy and consent to the processing of your personal data as described herein.

2. Data Controller

Temple of Harm Reduction
Website: https://www.templeofharmreduction.org/
Email: GDPR@templeofharmreduction.org

The Temple of Harm Reduction is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

3. Personal Data We Collect

When you sign up for our mailing list, we collect the following personal information:

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Email Address

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR). By completing our signup form and checking the consent box, you freely give your informed and unambiguous consent to the processing of your personal data for the purposes outlined in this policy.

5. Purpose of Data Collection and Use

By providing your consent, you agree that the Temple of Harm Reduction may use your personal data for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to:

  • Sending newsletters, updates, and announcements about our organization
  • Communicating information about our mission, programs, events, and initiatives
  • Sharing educational content related to harm reduction
  • Marketing and promotional communications
  • Fundraising and donation requests
  • Sharing information about partnerships, collaborations, and affiliated organizations
  • Conducting surveys and gathering feedback
  • Internal record-keeping and administrative purposes
  • Any other lawful purpose that supports the Temple of Harm Reduction's mission and operations

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as you remain subscribed to our mailing list and for a reasonable period thereafter for administrative, legal, or legitimate business purposes. If you withdraw your consent or unsubscribe, we will delete your personal data within 30 days unless we are required by law to retain it.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure servers, encrypted data transmission, and restricted access to personal data.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with email distribution, website hosting, and other operational services (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar platforms)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
  • Organizational Partners: With your additional consent, we may share your information with affiliated organizations or partners whose work aligns with our mission

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data in compliance with GDPR requirements.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA/UK, including the United States. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data during such transfers.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert contact email].

11. Withdrawing Consent and Unsubscribing

You may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send you
  • Contacting us directly at [Insert contact email]

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before you withdrew consent.

12. Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. For EU residents, you may contact your local Data Protection Authority. For UK residents, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Consent Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Temple of Harm Reduction
Email: GDPR@templeofharmreduction.org
Website: https://www.templeofharmreduction.org/