Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 08/28/2025
Last Updated: 08/28/2025
Basecamp United Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when using Basecamp, our chosen project management and collaboration platform.
Information We Collect
When you use Basecamp in connection with our projects, we may collect the following types of information:
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Account Information: Name, email address, profile information, and login credentials.
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Project Data: Messages, tasks, files, documents, schedules, and comments shared within Basecamp.
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Usage Data: Activity logs, IP addresses, browser type, device information, and time/date of activity.
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Communication Data: Feedback, support requests, or other communications with us or through Basecamp.
How We Use Information
We use your information to:
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Facilitate collaboration, communication, and project management.
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Manage user access and permissions.
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Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
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Monitor activity for security and compliance purposes.
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Improve our workflows, productivity, and project outcomes.
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How We Share Information
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We do not sell or rent your personal information. Information may be shared in the following limited ways:
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With Team Members: Information shared within Basecamp (messages, files, tasks) is visible to authorized project participants.
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With Service Providers: Basecamp (operated by 37signals, LLC) hosts and processes data according to its own Privacy Policy.
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Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
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4. Data Security
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We take reasonable measures to protect information within Basecamp, including:
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Enforcing access controls and permissions.
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Using encryption where possible (Basecamp uses HTTPS and secure data storage).
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Reviewing security practices periodically.
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5. Data Retention
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Project data is retained as long as necessary for collaboration purposes.
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Information may be deleted upon request or when no longer needed.
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Users may request removal of their personal information from Basecamp.
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6. Your Rights
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Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
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Access, correct, or delete your information.
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Restrict or object to certain processing.
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Request data portability.
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To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email].
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7. Third-Party Services
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Basecamp may integrate with third-party tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their policies before use.
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8. Children’s Privacy
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Basecamp is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them.
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9. Updates to This Policy
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be communicated by updating the “Last Updated” date above.
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10. Contact Us
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If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact: