World Recovery Project

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

1. Overview

The World Recovery Project (“WRP”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. Our goal is to create a safe, anonymous space where people can share their recovery milestones without fear of being identified, tracked, or targeted.

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle the small amount of information we collect and how we keep it secure.

2. What We Collect

We collect only what you choose to share when you interact with the World Recovery Project website or map:

  • Milestone entry: e.g. “1 day sober”, “6 months clean”, or “starting again today”.
  • Optional reflection: a short, anonymous message or quote you decide to share.
  • Location (approximate): the country or city you select, used only to display your light on the map.
  • Optional email address: if you wish to receive updates or news from us. This is completely optional.

We do not require a name, account, password, date of birth, or any form of personal identification.

3. Cookies and Tracking

  • The WRP website does not use tracking cookies or analytics that follow users across the web.
  • We may use basic, privacy-friendly analytics (such as total number of visits or map submissions) to improve performance.
  • These analytics are anonymous and never linked to individual users.

4. How We Use the Information

The information you submit is used solely to:

  • Display your milestone as a light on the global recovery map.
  • Show optional reflections alongside those lights.
  • Send updates if you voluntarily sign up with an email address.

We never sell, rent, or share your data with third parties.

5. How Long We Keep It

  • Milestone data remains visible on the map as part of the collective visualisation of recovery.
  • Email addresses (if provided) are securely stored in our mailing list service and can be removed at any time by unsubscribing.

6. Your Rights

Under UK and EU data protection law (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Request deletion of any data you’ve provided.
  • Ask for a copy of any data we hold (though we typically hold none beyond map entries).
  • Withdraw consent for email communications at any time.

7. Data Security

  • Our site uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) to protect any data transmitted.
  • We store all information on secure servers managed by reputable UK-based or EU-compliant providers.
  • No payment or financial data is collected or processed through this site.

8. Children’s Privacy

The World Recovery Project is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect or display information from minors.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technical, legal, or operational changes. Any major updates will be clearly dated at the top of this page.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your privacy, you can reach out via the contact form on our website.