Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 11, 2026

ThumbsUpForKindness Inc. (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit https://www.thumbsupforkindness.com, take the Kindness Pledge, download resources, create a personalized HeroKindness figure, or make a purchase from our store.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: Name, email address, shipping address (for orders), and any other details you voluntarily provide when taking the Kindness Pledge, signing up for the newsletter, downloading resources, or creating a personalized HeroKindness figure.
Usage and Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Used to improve your experience and analyze traffic.

2. HeroKindness Personalized Figure

When you create a personalized HeroKindness figure, we may collect and temporarily store the image or photo you upload, along with any customization details. These images are used only to generate and display your figure and are not stored permanently unless you explicitly save or share them.

3. Print-on-Demand Orders

When you purchase physical products, we share necessary information (name, shipping address, and order details) with our print-on-demand partner and shipping companies. These providers are only permitted to use your information to print, package, and deliver your order. They are not allowed to use your data for any other purpose.

4. Kindness Ambassadors

When you participate in the Kindness Ambassadors program, we may collect and store information such as your name, email address, role or category selected, and any submitted stories or badge-related data. This information is used only for verifying and displaying your ambassador status or featuring selected contributions (with your permission).

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to provide and improve our services, fulfill orders, send updates, respond to inquiries, and analyze site usage. We do not sell your personal information or uploaded images.

6. Sharing Your Information

We share your information only with trusted service providers (print-on-demand companies, shipping carriers, email platforms, hosting services, and Google) who assist us and are bound by confidentiality agreements. We do not share your data for marketing purposes.

7. Google Analytics and Cookies

We use Google Analytics for anonymous traffic data. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Google Docs and Downloaded Resources

When you download free resources, we may collect your email address. These files are hosted on Google Drive. Google’s own privacy policy applies to the documents themselves.

9. Newsletter and Pledge Sign-ups

When you sign up for our newsletter or take the Kindness Pledge, we collect your email address so we can send occasional updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

11. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information or uploaded images by contacting us at thumbsupforkindness@gmail.com.

12. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. For school use, we strongly recommend that teachers do not submit student photos or names without proper parental consent.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: thumbsupforkindness@gmail.com