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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Overview

Close The Gap Foundation ("CTG," "we," "us") operates CTG Sign, a legally-binding electronic signature platform. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use CTG Sign.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information: Name, email address, organization name, and password (hashed) when you create an account.

Signing Information: When you sign a document, we collect your name, email, IP address, device type, browser information, geolocation (if you grant permission), and timestamp. This data is required for legal compliance under the ESIGN Act and UETA.

Document Data: Uploaded PDF templates and signed documents are stored securely. We do not access document contents except as needed to provide the service.

Usage Data: We collect anonymized usage metrics to improve the platform, including page views, feature usage, and error logs.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and operate the electronic signature service
  • To verify signer identity via email OTP or access codes
  • To generate legally-compliant audit trails and Certificates of Completion
  • To send transactional emails (signing requests, reminders, completion notifications)
  • To maintain security and prevent fraud
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored on encrypted infrastructure hosted by Vercel and Neon (PostgreSQL). Documents are stored in Vercel Blob with private access controls. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt. OTP codes are stored as SHA-256 hashes. OAuth tokens are encrypted with AES-256-GCM.

5. Data Retention

Signed documents, audit trails, and Certificates of Completion are retained for the duration of your account plus 7 years, or as required by applicable law. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Resend: Transactional email delivery
  • Vercel: Hosting and blob storage
  • Neon: PostgreSQL database
  • Slack: Campaign notifications (optional, admin-configured)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may withdraw consent for electronic signatures by not completing the signing process. To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@closethegapfoundation.org.

8. Contact

Close The Gap Foundation
Email: privacy@closethegapfoundation.org