Privacy Policy

Introduction

Let Curiosity Lead is operated by Budmen Industries ("we," "us," or "our"). We believe curiosity is a civic virtue, and we're committed to protecting your privacy while helping your voice reach the halls of Congress.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using our service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Your Message: The curiosity card text you write
• First Name (Optional): If you choose to share it
• Role (Optional): How you identify yourself (e.g., "student," "parent," "teacher")
• Gallery Opt-In: Whether you want your card in the public gallery
• Age Confirmation: Confirmation that you're 13+ or a parent/teacher submitting on behalf of a child

Information We Collect Automatically

• Submission Timestamp: When you created your card
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information (for security and spam prevention)
• Usage Data: How you interact with our site (pages visited, time spent)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Print Your Card: We print physical curiosity cards with your message and optional name/role
• Deliver to Decision Makers: We compile cards into bound volumes and deliver them to Congressional offices, public leaders, community officials, and others who affect their communities
• Public Presentations: We may include your card in public presentations, talks, and events about the Curiosity Movement
• Publish in Gallery: If you opt in, your card appears in our public gallery after moderation
• Share Highlights: With your permission, we may share cards on our website, social media, or in reports about the movement
• Prevent Abuse: We use technical data to prevent spam, fraud, and inappropriate submissions
• Improve Our Service: We analyze usage patterns to make Let Curiosity Lead better

What We Share and With Whom

We Only Share What You Give Us Permission to Share

• Decision Makers & Public Leaders: All approved cards (with your message and optional name/role) are delivered to Congressional offices, public leaders, community officials, and others who affect their communities
• Public Presentations: Your card may be included in public presentations, talks, and events about the Curiosity Movement
• Public Gallery: Only if you opt in, your card appears publicly after moderation
• Website & Social Media: Only with your consent, we may feature your card in movement highlights

Third-Party Services

• Supabase: We use Supabase to securely store your submissions (see their privacy policy at supabase.com)
• Hosting Provider: Our website is hosted on secure servers (Vercel)
• Analytics (if applicable): We may use privacy-focused analytics to understand site usage

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Budmen Industries, our users, or others.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We take children's privacy seriously and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

• Age Requirement: Users must be 13 years or older to submit a card independently.
• Parental/Teacher Consent: If a child under 13 wants to participate, a parent or teacher must submit the card on their behalf and confirm they have permission to do so.
• Limited Data Collection: We only collect the minimum information necessary (message, optional name/role).
• No Direct Marketing to Children: We do not use children's information for marketing purposes.
• Parental Rights: Parents can request to review, delete, or stop the collection of their child's information by contacting us at hello@budmen.com.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Moderation of all submissions before public display
• Regular security reviews and updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, which is why we encourage you not to include sensitive personal information in your cards.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the data we have about you.
• Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your card and associated data. Note that cards already delivered to Congress or printed cannot be retrieved.
• Opt-Out of Gallery: You can request removal from the public gallery at any time.
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for us to publish or share your card in the future.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@budmen.com.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain your information:

• Cards Delivered to Congress: Permanently archived as part of the historical record of the movement
• Gallery Cards: As long as they remain in the public gallery, or until you request removal
• Technical Data: Typically retained for 12-24 months for security and analytics purposes

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., form submissions, draft saving)
• Analytics: We may use privacy-focused analytics to understand how people use our site

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect site functionality.

International Users

Let Curiosity Lead is based in the United States. If you access our service from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If we make material changes that affect how we use information already collected, we will notify users through our website or email (if provided).

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us: