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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Copygen Inc. ("Civon," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, protects, and shares your personal information when you use the Civon platform at civon.org and any related services (the "Platform").

Civon is a civic mobilization and fundraising platform that enables organizations to create petitions, manage campaigns, collect donations, and communicate with their supporters. By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Platform or by sending you an email. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance.

2. Who We Are

The data controller for your personal information is:

Copygen Inc.
2810 N Church St, PMB 34738
Wilmington, DE 19802, United States
Email: hello@copygen.ai

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Account Data

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password. If you sign in through Google or another third-party provider, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from that provider.

3.2 Organization Data

If you register an organization, we collect the organization name, description, contact details, logo, and any other information you provide about your organization.

3.3 Campaign and Petition Data

When you create or sign a petition, make a donation, or interact with a campaign, we collect the content you provide, including petition text, signatures, comments, and donation amounts.

3.4 Payment Data

When you make a donation or payment, your payment information (credit card number, billing address) is collected and processed directly by our payment processor, Stripe. We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers. We receive transaction confirmation details such as the amount, date, and last four digits of your card.

3.5 Usage and Analytics Data

We automatically collect information about how you use the Platform, including your IP address, device type, browser, operating system, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, and interactions with Platform features.

3.6 Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your browser, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and improve the Platform. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Essential cookies required for the Platform to function cannot be disabled.

4. How We Use Your Information

  • Providing the Platform: Creating and managing your account, enabling you to create and sign petitions, process donations, and manage campaigns.
  • Processing payments: Facilitating donation transactions through our payment processor.
  • Communications: Sending you transactional emails (e.g., petition confirmations, donation receipts), platform updates, and, with your consent, promotional communications.
  • Analytics and improvement: Understanding how the Platform is used, diagnosing technical issues, and improving our services.
  • Security: Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
  • Legal compliance: Meeting our legal and regulatory obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Contract performance: Processing necessary to provide our services to you.
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent, such as for marketing emails or optional cookies.
  • Legitimate interest: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as analytics, fraud prevention, and platform improvement.
  • Legal obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable laws.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • Payment processing: Stripe processes your payment information.
  • Email delivery: Resend delivers transactional and campaign emails.
  • Hosting and infrastructure: Vercel (hosting) and Supabase (database).
  • Campaign visibility: When you sign a petition, your name may be visible to the campaign organizer.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law.
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

7. Data Retention

  • Account data: Retained while your account is active.
  • Payment and transaction data: Retained for periods required by regulations (generally six years).
  • Usage data: Retained for up to 24 months.
  • Campaign content: Retained as long as the campaign is active.

8. Your Rights

For all users: Access, Rectification, Deletion, Objection.

For EEA/UK residents (GDPR): Portability, Restriction, Withdraw consent, Lodge a complaint.

For California residents (CCPA): Right to know, Right to delete, Non-discrimination, Do Not Sell.

Contact: hello@copygen.ai

9. International Data Transfers

Civon is operated from the United States.

10. Children's Privacy

Civon is not intended for users under 16 years of age.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information.

12. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States.

14. Contact Us

Copygen Inc.
2810 N Church St, PMB 34738
Wilmington, DE 19802, United States
Email: hello@copygen.ai