Privacy Policy

1. What is Webspansion

Webspansion is a student-run, community-focused project that builds free starter websites for small businesses, nonprofits, student organizations, immigrant-owned businesses, Nepali and South Asian businesses, and community organizations.

It is operated by Ashmit Bohora, a student developer. Webspansion is not currently a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It is a personal project with a community mission.

This Privacy Policy explains what information Webspansion collects when you use this website, apply for a free website, volunteer or express interest in contributing, or support the project.

2. What information we collect

From the application / contact form:

• Your name
• Email address
• A description of your business, organization, or project

From client project intake (once a project is accepted):

• Business or organization name, contact info, address, hours, services
• Logos, photos, brand colors, and other visual assets
• Written content: service descriptions, bios, policies, menus, etc.
• Links: existing website, social profiles, Google Business Profile, etc.
• Any other materials you choose to share to help build your website

From the volunteer/join interest form:

• Full name and email address
• School or organization (optional)
• Area of interest (e.g. web development, design, outreach)
• Existing skills and what you're hoping to learn
• Portfolio or project link (optional)
• Estimated hours available per week
• Why you want to join
• Comfort level with AI tools
• This information is used solely to evaluate fit for volunteer/apprentice opportunities

From supporters (Ko-fi):

• Ko-fi handles all payment processing independently
• Webspansion may see your Ko-fi display name and any message you leave
• Webspansion does not store payment card information
• Ko-fi's own privacy policy governs any data you provide to Ko-fi

From the website itself:

• Behavioral analytics data via Microsoft Clarity (see Section 3)
• Google Fonts loads fonts from Google's servers when you visit (standard web font loading)

3. Analytics and tracking tools

Microsoft Clarity data is processed by Microsoft. Their privacy policy applies to data collected through Clarity. You can learn more at microsoft.com/privacy.

Webspansion does not use Google Analytics or advertising tracking pixels. Clarity does not collect passwords, payment info, or other sensitive data you enter in forms.

4. AI tools and submitted content

Webspansion may use AI tools, including Claude by Anthropic, to help organize information, draft copy, write and review code, debug, and improve workflows during the website-building process.

If you submit information through an application or intake form, that information may be used as input to AI tools to help build or refine your website. Webspansion uses human judgment to review AI-assisted output before anything goes live.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information that is not needed for a basic website project. (See Section 8 for more on this.)

5. Third-party services that may process your data

Running Webspansion involves a few third-party tools. Each has its own privacy policy. Webspansion only shares information with these tools as needed to operate.

• Web3Forms: processes form submissions (application form, volunteer/join form). Your form data passes through their servers. See web3forms.com/privacy.
• Ko-fi: handles supporter contributions independently. See ko-fi.com privacy policy.
• Microsoft Clarity: behavioral analytics (see Section 3).
• Google Fonts: fonts are loaded from Google's CDN when you visit. See Google Privacy Policy.
• Cloudflare: DNS and website infrastructure. Your requests route through Cloudflare's network.
• GitHub: Webspansion's website code is hosted on GitHub Pages.
• Anthropic (Claude) and other AI tools: may process submitted information to help with website development (see Section 4).

Webspansion does not sell your information to any third party.

6. Why we collect information

• To evaluate and respond to website applications
• To build and deliver client websites
• To communicate with you about your project or inquiry
• To review volunteer/apprentice interest applications
• To understand how this website is used and improve it (via Clarity)
• To keep basic records of completed projects for portfolio purposes (with permission)

Webspansion collects only what's needed to provide the service. You don't need an account to apply or contact us.

7. Who can see your information

Your information is primarily accessed by Ashmit Bohora (the founder and primary builder). Webspansion does not share your personal information with other people or organizations except through the third-party tools listed in Section 5 (which are used solely to operate the project).

If Webspansion works with volunteers or apprentices on a project, they may see project-related information necessary to complete their assigned work. They are expected to treat client information as confidential and not share it outside the project.

Webspansion will not share your information to comply with any legal obligation beyond what is required by applicable law.

8. Please don't submit sensitive information

This includes things like Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, bank account information, medical or health information, passwords, or personal financial details. Webspansion does not need this information to build a website, and you should not send it.

Business information like your phone number, address, hours, services, and pricing is normal and expected. That's what goes on a website.

9. How long we keep information

Webspansion keeps information as long as it's needed to provide or support services. Client project files (logos, photos, content) may be kept for a reasonable time after launch in case updates are needed.

If you'd like your information removed, email help@getwebspansion.org and it will be deleted from Webspansion's records within a reasonable timeframe. Note that third-party services (Ko-fi, Web3Forms, etc.) maintain their own retention policies.

10. Your rights

You can:

• Request a copy of the information Webspansion holds about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Ask questions about how your information is used

To make any of these requests, email help@getwebspansion.org. Webspansion will respond as promptly as reasonably possible.

11. Children's privacy

Webspansion's services are intended for individuals 13 and older. If you are under 18, please have a parent or guardian involved when applying or submitting information. Webspansion does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

12. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when changes were made. Continued use of this website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Significant changes will be noted here clearly.

13. Contact

Questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy?

Email: help@getwebspansion.org
Project: Webspansion, getwebspansion.org

You can also reach Ashmit via the social accounts at @webspansion on TikTok and Instagram.