1. Our Core Guarantees.
- No Selling or Sharing: We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, corporate entities, commercial partners, or marketing agencies under any circumstances.
- No Marketing Exploitation: Your personal data will never be used for commercial marketing, tracking, or advertising purposes.
- Strict Independent Storage: Information gathered by the League is stored securely and completely isolated from any external commercial surveillance networks.
2. Anonymity Guarantee for Atrocity & Advocacy Data. Due to the highly sensitive and hazardous nature of documenting human rights violations, the League operates under an absolute protocol of anonymity for victims, witnesses, and advocacy contributors:
- Identification of Atrocities: Any data, testimonies, coordinates, imagery, or personal narratives submitted to the League for the purpose of identifying atrocities, state-sponsored persecution, or systemic human rights violations will remain strictly anonymous.
- Protection from Exposure: We strip metadata (including geolocations, timestamps, and device identifiers) from submitted documentation to prevent the tracing of information back to vulnerable sources.
- Exclusion from Disclosure: Human rights advocacy and atrocity data are never disclosed to foreign governments, state actors, or third-party networks, unless explicitly authorized by the data provider for safety or legal asylum processing.
3. Mobile Communication and Text Messaging (SMS) Policy. The League utilizes text messaging (SMS) to coordinate with stakeholders and distribute vital humanitarian information to non-stakeholders. To comply with mobile carrier regulations and protect subscriber privacy, we adhere to the following strict guidelines:
A. Consent and Opt-In/Opt-Out Protocols.
- Verifiable Opt-In: Mobile phone numbers collected for text messaging are obtained through explicit, affirmative opt-in consent. Consent is provided by texting START to 1.424.317.3093. Upon receiving a START request, we will reply with the following message, "Thank you for opting into SMS messaging from League of Stateless Nations. Message frequency varies. To opt out, text STOP. For assistance, text HELP or call 1(888)908-6627. Message & data rates may apply." Please refer to Subsection B below for carrier-required disclosures regarding rates and frequency.
- SMS Consent is Not Shared with Third Parties: Mobile subscriber consent and phone numbers are strictly non-transferable. We will never purchase mobile lists, nor will we share your text messaging consent with affiliates, partners, or outside organizations.
- Stakeholder vs. Non-Stakeholder Communication: Stakeholders (donors, field operators, registered advocates) receive operational and administrative communication. Non-stakeholders who opt-in receive replies to inquiries that they initiate for information and assistance.
B. Carrier-Required Disclosure & Language.
- Message & Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.
- Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on user engagement, region, and shifting global crises.
- How to Opt-Out: You can cancel the SMS service at any time. To stop receiving text messages, simply text the keyword STOP to our mobile number. Upon receiving a STOP command, we will reply with the following message: " You will no longer receive messages from the League of Stateless Nations. To opt back in at any time reply START." We will then delete your number from our SMS database.
- How to Get Help: If you are experiencing issues with our text messaging system, you can reply to any message with the keyword HELP. Upon receiving a HELP request, we will reply with the following message: "Thank you for contacting The League of Stateless Nations. For assistance, call us at 1(888)908-6627."
C. Carrier Liability Disclaimer. Mobile carriers (including but not limited to T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon) are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages sent through our system. Delivery is subject to the effective transmission capabilities of your specific network provider.
4. Data We Collect and How It Is Used. We only collect the minimal amount of data necessary to maintain website functionality, fulfill requested communications, and process secure donations:
- Donor Information: Financial transactions are processed via heavily encrypted, PCI-compliant third-party payment processors. The League does not store your credit card digits on our internal servers.
- Communication Data: If you sign up for our newsletter or digital briefs, we collect your email address purely to transmit those specific communications.
5. Updates to This Policy. We review and update this Privacy Policy periodically to maintain alignment with international human rights standards and changing telecom guidelines. Any changes will be posted transparently on this page with an updated effective date.
6. Contact Us. If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your data rights, or the security protocols protecting our human rights submissions, please contact our data protection team via our secure portal.