Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 11, 2026
Middos Challenges (“Middos Challenges,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, process, and disclose information when you access or participate in our programs, websites, communications, downloadable materials, raffles, and donation or payment platforms.
By accessing or using any Middos Challenges service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Organization Information
Legal Name: Middos Challenges
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
State of Incorporation: New Jersey
Contact Email: info@middoschallenges.com
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all interactions with Middos Challenges, including but not limited to:
Websites and subdomains operated by Middos Challenges
Email communications (including via Mailchimp)
SMS/text messaging (including via Twilio and non-Twilio numbers)
WhatsApp Business communications (groups, broadcast lists, and status updates)
Forms, surveys, raffles, challenges, and downloadable materials
Donations, sponsorships, and paid materials
3. Information We Collect
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily submit, including:
First and last name
Email address
Phone number
City, state, and country of residence
Messages, replies, or responses you send via email, SMS, WhatsApp, or forms
Free-text reflections or feedback related to challenges
Raffle participation and entry records
Donation or payment details such as transaction amounts, dates, and sponsorship designations
Payment Information:
Payment credentials (such as credit card numbers or bank account information) are processed directly by third-party payment processors. Middos Challenges does not store full payment card or bank account details.
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you interact with our websites or digital services, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Device type, operating system, and browser
Approximate geographic location
Pages visited, links clicked, or interaction timestamps
Aggregated analytics and performance data
This information is used for internal operational, security, and improvement purposes only.
4. Lawful Basis and Purpose for Processing
We process personal information based on one or more of the following, as applicable:
Your consent
Your participation in programs you request or join
Compliance with legal, regulatory, tax, or nonprofit obligations
Legitimate organizational interests related to program administration and improvement
Personal information is used solely for purposes directly related to Middos Challenges’ mission and operations.
5. Communications Consent (Email, SMS, and WhatsApp)
By providing your email address, you consent to receive emails related to Middos Challenges programs, updates, raffles, and administrative notices. All marketing emails include a functional unsubscribe mechanism in compliance with applicable law and Mailchimp policies.
SMS/Text Messaging (TCPA Compliance)
By providing your phone number and opting in, you expressly consent to receive SMS/text messages from Middos Challenges, including program reminders, challenge notifications, raffle announcements, and administrative communications. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of donation or purchase. You may revoke consent at any time by replying STOP.
WhatsApp Business
By joining a Middos Challenges WhatsApp group, broadcast list, or interacting via WhatsApp, you consent to receive WhatsApp communications related to Middos Challenges programs and updates. You may leave a group, unsubscribe from broadcasts, or request removal at any time.
6. Raffles and Public Announcements
Participation in raffles or giveaways is voluntary. If you enter a raffle, you acknowledge and agree that Middos Challenges may publicly announce winners using limited identifying information, such as:
First name
Last name
City, state, or country
Such announcements may appear via email, WhatsApp, SMS, or other program communications.
7. Donations, Purchases, and Payment Processing
Middos Challenges may accept both charitable donations and payments for goods or downloadable materials.
Donations are voluntary and tax-deductible only when expressly identified as such
Payments made in exchange for goods, services, or downloadable content are not charitable donations and are not tax-deductible
Donation status is disclosed at the point of transaction
Payments may be processed by third-party providers including Easy Digital Downloads, Stripe, Zeffy, Double, PayPal, and Zelle. These providers operate under their own privacy and security policies.
8. Disclosure of Information
Middos Challenges does not sell, rent, or license personal information.
We may disclose limited personal information only:
To service providers acting on our behalf (email delivery, messaging platforms, analytics, forms, and payment processing), subject to confidentiality obligations
To comply with applicable laws, court orders, subpoenas, or regulatory requirements
To protect the rights, safety, property, or integrity of Middos Challenges, participants, or others
9. Cookies and Analytics
Our websites may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functionality and limited analytics. These tools do not collect sensitive personal data. Users may control cookie settings through their browser.
10. International Users
Middos Challenges operates in the United States but serves participants worldwide. By using our services, you acknowledge that your personal information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
11. Children and Minors
Middos Challenges programs are primarily intended for adults and teens. Parents and educators may use Middos Challenges materials with children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 except as permitted by law or with parental or educational supervision. If we learn that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete such information.
12. Data Retention and Security
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill program purposes, comply with legal and nonprofit recordkeeping requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Your Rights and Choices
Subject to applicable law, you may:
Request access to or correction of your personal information
Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Withdraw consent to communications at any time
Requests may be submitted to info@middoschallenges.com.
14. EU & UK Residents (GDPR Rights)
If you are located in the European Union or the United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your personal data
Withdraw consent to communications at any time
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
Middos Challenges processes personal data based on consent, legitimate interests related to program administration, and compliance with legal obligations.
To exercise these rights, please contact info@middoschallenges.com.
15. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted with a revised effective date. Continued participation after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
16. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, contact:
Email: info@middoschallenges.com