Privacy Policy

Effective: October 6, 2026

1. Who we are

THE WALL (lookwashington.com) is operated by Artists 4 Life in the Sound ("we," "us"). Contact: thestarwall@icloud.com.

2. What we collect

  • Account: name, email, and profile photo if you sign in with Google.
  • Contributors: artist, band or business name, bio, contact links, and the music, art and offers you upload.
  • Donation verification: the receipt you upload, the organization, amount, date and verification status.
  • Messages you send in THE WALL.
  • Technical data: browser and device type, IP address, and essential cookies that keep you signed in.

3. What we do not collect

We do not collect health data. The North Star Guide and symptom checker run on your device; your answers are never sent to us or stored. We do not track which resources or safety pages you view. We do not collect your precise location. We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.

4. How we use information

To run your account, display your contributions, verify donations and unlock perks, send account messages, and keep the platform secure.

5. Who receives information

We never sell or rent personal information. Service providers process it only to run THE WALL: Emergent (hosting and database), Google (sign-in), Resend (email), and automated malware scanning of uploads. Stars 4 Peace supplies our list of vetted organizations and receives no user data. We disclose information to authorities only when legally required.

6. Donations

Donations go directly to each organization through its own donation page. THE WALL never receives or handles donation money or payment details.

7. Retention

Account data: until you delete your account. Receipt images: deleted after verification. Messages: until you delete them or your account. When you delete your account we delete your personal data within 30 days.

8. Your choices

You can view and edit your information in your Dashboard, delete your account at any time, and email thestarwall@icloud.com to request a copy, correction or deletion. We respond within 30 days.

9. Age

Accounts are for people 13 and older. THE WALL is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their information; if you believe a child has given us information, email thestarwall@icloud.com and we will delete it.

10. Email

Account emails are sent only as needed. Any newsletter includes an unsubscribe link.

11. Security

We use encryption in transit, restricted access and malware scanning of uploads. If a breach affects your information, we will notify you as required by Washington law.

12. Changes

We will post changes here and update the effective date. Material changes will be announced on the platform. Questions: thestarwall@icloud.com or our contact page.