Privacy Policy
Our Commitment
America, Who Hurt You? is about honest conversation, healing, and connection across difference. We believe trust is sacred. That includes how we handle your personal information.
We do not believe in exploiting your data. We do not sell your story. And we do not treat your attention as a commodity.
This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and what rights you have under:
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
- The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- The UK GDPR
America, Who Hurt You? is produced and operated under Foment Productions (“Foment”), which serves as the data controller for this website.
Who Is Responsible for Your Data
Foment Productions
6121 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Email: info@fomentproductions.com
If you are located in the EU or UK and have specific data protection questions, you may contact us at the email above.
What We Collect
We collect only what helps us sustain the work and stay connected to our community.
Information You Choose to Share
You may provide:
- Your name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Donation or ticket purchase information
- Written submissions or stories
- Messages you send us
We use this information to:
- Process donations or purchases
- Register you for events
- Send updates (if you opt in)
- Respond to you
- Build community around the work
If you share a story or testimonial, we may use it in connection with the project — but we may anonymize it, and we encourage you not to include deeply sensitive information unless necessary.
Payment Information
Payments are processed through secure third-party providers. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring site
- Cookie data
We use this to:
- Understand how people engage
- Improve accessibility and usability
- Sustain and grow our audience responsibly
We do not use this information to profile you in manipulative ways.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies for:
- Basic website functionality
- Analytics (to understand engagement)
- Limited marketing support, if applicable
For visitors in the EU/UK, non-essential cookies are used only with your consent.
You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser or our cookie banner.
We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information
Under California law, “share” can include certain advertising activities. We do not intentionally share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
If this ever changes, we will update this policy and provide clear opt-out tools.
When We Share Information
We may share information only with trusted partners who help us operate:
- Payment processors
- Email service providers
- Ticketing platforms
- Website hosting providers
- Professional advisors
- Professional advisors
They are contractually required to safeguard your information.
We may also disclose information if legally required.
Lawful Bases (GDPR)
If you are in the EU/UK, we process your data based on:
- Your consent (e.g., email newsletters)
- A contract (e.g., ticket purchase)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving programming)
- Legal obligations
- You may withdraw consent at any time.
- International Transfers
If you are outside the United States, your information may be transferred to the U.S.
Where required, we use legally recognized safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Data Retention
We keep information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purpose collected
- Meet legal or tax requirements
- Maintain appropriate records
When it is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights:
If You Are in California (CCPA/CPRA)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect
- Request deletion
- Request correction
- Opt out of sale or sharing (we do not sell)
- Limit use of sensitive personal information (we do not use it for profiling)
- Be free from discrimination for exercising your rights
To submit a request:
info@fomentproductions.com
We may verify your identity before processing requests.
If You Are in the EU/UK (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
- File a complaint with your local authority
To exercise your rights:
info@fomentproductions.com
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No system is perfect, but we take protection seriously.
Changes
If we update this policy, we will revise the date above. Significant changes will be clearly communicated.
Questions?
Foment Productions
6121 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Email: info@fomentproductions.com
We believe transparency builds trust. If something feels unclear, ask us.
