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WhyKnot respects privacy as a matter of stewardship, not convenience. This Privacy Policy exists to clearly explain how information is handled when you visit the WhyKnot website, why that information is limited by design, and how WhyKnot protects public trust by avoiding unnecessary data collection altogether.

This policy is written deliberately in plain language so there is no ambiguity about intent, scope, or responsibility.

WhyKnot’s website exists to explain the organization’s mission, governance philosophy, and stewardship role as a nonprofit holder of economic infrastructure. It is not a platform, a service, a marketplace, or a transactional system. Because of this, WhyKnot does not need — and does not seek — extensive personal information from visitors.

Privacy protection begins with restraint. The most effective way to protect personal information is not to collect it in the first place. WhyKnot’s approach to privacy reflects this principle.

WhyKnot collects only the minimum information necessary to operate a public-facing informational website responsibly.

When you voluntarily contact WhyKnot through a form, email link, or similar method, you may choose to provide limited personal information such as your name, email address, organizational affiliation, or the contents of your message. This information is provided entirely at your discretion.

In addition, basic technical information may be collected automatically as part of standard website operation. This can include information such as your internet protocol (IP) address, browser type, device type, and general usage data indicating which pages were visited. This information is collected in an aggregated, non-invasive manner and is not used to identify individuals personally

WhyKnot does not knowingly collect sensitive personal information. This includes financial account data, payment card information, government-issued identification numbers, health information, political affiliation, or religious beliefs. If such information is submitted unintentionally, it is not retained for any purpose.

Any information collected by WhyKnot is used solely for purposes consistent with the organization’s nonprofit mission and public accountability.

Specifically, information may be used to respond to inquiries, communicate about WhyKnot’s work when requested, maintain the basic functionality and security of the website, or comply with legal or regulatory obligations if required.

WhyKnot does not sell, rent, trade, or monetize personal information. Information collected through this website is never used for targeted advertising, profiling, or commercial exploitation.

WhyKnot treats information shared through this website as confidential within the limits of its mission and legal obligations.

Information is not shared with third parties except in narrow circumstances where it is necessary to operate the website responsibly, such as with trusted service providers that support website hosting or email delivery. These providers are engaged only to perform specific technical functions and are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.

Information may also be disclosed if required to comply with applicable law, court orders, or lawful requests from regulatory authorities, or if necessary to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of WhyKnot and the public.

Outside of these limited circumstances, information is not shared

WhyKnot may use standard cookies or basic analytics tools to understand how the website is used in general terms. This information helps WhyKnot improve clarity, accessibility, and security, but it is not used to track individuals across websites or to build personal profiles.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so will not materially affect
your ability to access the informational content of the site.

WhyKnot takes reasonable administrative and technical steps to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was provided, unless longer retention is required by law or necessary for organizational accountability.

This website may contain links to external websites for reference or context. WhyKnot does not control the content or privacy practices of third-party sites and is not responsible for how those sites collect or use information.

Visiting external websites is done at your own discretion.

WhyKnot’s website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. WhyKnot does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is discovered, it will be removed promptly.

WhyKnot may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or organizational practice. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

Questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

WhyKnot[Insert mailing address] [Insert contact email]

WhyKnot’s approach to privacy mirrors its approach to infrastructure:
collect less, govern clearly, protect trust, and avoid unnecessary risk

This policy exists to ensure that those who visit this site can do so with confidence that their information is treated with care, restraint, and respect.