Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 11, 2026

World Litter Run is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act).

Our Privacy Principles

Data Minimization

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services. We use display handles instead of real names when possible.

Secure Storage

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices.

Transparency

We're open about what data we collect and how we use it. You have control over your information.

Your Rights

You can access, update, or delete your personal information at any time.

Information We Collect

Account Information

Email address (for authentication and communication)
Display handle (public username)
Role (plogger, company, charity, admin)
Profile information (avatar, story, preferred charity)

Activity Data

Litter photos and tags you contribute
Plogging sessions and weight submissions
Event registrations and participation

Technical Information

IP address and browser information (for security and analytics)
Usage data (pages visited, features used)

How We Use Your Information

•To provide and improve our services
•To communicate with you about your account and our services
•To build and maintain the Litterpedia database (anonymized)
•To calculate and display impact statistics
•To prevent fraud and ensure platform security
•To comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:

•Anonymized data: Aggregated, anonymized data may be shared for research or open data initiatives
•Service providers: We use trusted third-party services (e.g., hosting, email) that process data on our behalf
•Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

Your Rights

Access

You can access your personal information through your dashboard or by contacting us.

Correction

You can update your profile information at any time through your account settings.

Deletion

You can request deletion of your profile and personal data. Learn more.

Withdrawal of Consent

You can withdraw consent for data processing by deleting your account or contacting us.

Youth Privacy

We take extra care with users under 16. We require guardian consent during sign-up and minimize data collection for youth users.

If you're a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Questions About Privacy?

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us.