Take Back Tesla - Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
Last Updated: October 3, 2025
About This Site
Take Back Tesla is hosted by Ekō, a global community organization. When you take action on this site, your information is collected and managed by Ekō on behalf of the Take Back Tesla campaign.
Important: While Ekō manages the Take Back Tesla site, Ekō will not use Take Back Tesla data for its own campaigns or purposes. Your information will only be used for Take Back Tesla campaign communications and will only be shared with Take Back Tesla and related partners for the purposes of furthering this campaign.
What Information We Collect
When you sign a petition or take action on this site, we collect:
- Your name, email address, and location (city/state/country)
- Any comments you include with your signature, if applicable
- Information about the actions you take (petitions signed, emails sent, etc.)
- Basic technical information (browser type, IP address) to keep the site secure
How We Use Your Information
Your information will be used to:
- Deliver your petition signature to Tesla and other campaign targets
- Keep you updated about the Take Back Tesla campaign
- Enable campaign actions like sending emails to decision-makers
- Display your support publicly - your first name, last initial, and location may be shown on the petition and/or in deliveries to targets
- Share with Take Back Tesla partners for campaign-related communications
- Verify signatures are from real people
What Information Is Public
When you sign a petition:
- Your first name, last initial, city, and country are public and may be shown on the site
- Your comments on the petition are public
- Your email address is never made public unless you explicitly choose to share it through a campaign tool
Email Communications
If you opt in to receive emails:
- You'll get updates about the Take Back Tesla campaign
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email
- We will not sell or rent your email address to anyone
Who We Share Your Information With
- Take Back Tesla and campaign targets: We share your name, location, and comments when delivering petitions (but never your email or phone number)
- Take Back Tesla campaign partners: We share your information so they can communicate with you about the campaign
- Ekō service providers: Technical vendors who help run the site (database hosts, email providers, payment processors if you donate) under strict privacy agreements
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, but we will challenge improper requests and notify you when possible
We do NOT sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your information - ask us what data we have about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your information from our records
- Opt out of emails at any time
- Object to how your information is used
- Withdraw consent for any use of your data you previously agreed to
To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@eko.org
Data Security & Storage
- Your information is stored securely on servers managed by Ekō
- Because Ekō is a US organization, your data may be stored on servers in the United States
- We use appropriate security measures to protect your information
- We retain your information for up to 6 years or until you request deletion
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Remember your information so you don't have to re-enter it
- Understand how people use the site to make it better
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly.
Children's Privacy
You must be 16 years or older to use this site. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 16.
Terms of Use
Acceptable Use
By using this site, you agree to:
- Be truthful in your contributions and signatures
- Not use the site for spam, harassment, hate speech, or illegal activity
- Not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
- Not attempt to hack, damage, or interfere with the site's operation
- Use content you post only if you own it or have permission
- Advance the campaign's mission with your contributions
Your Content
When you post comments or content:
- You retain ownership of your content
- You grant Take Back Tesla the right to display and share your content to advance the campaign
- You're responsible for ensuring your content is legal and accurate
Our Rights
We reserve the right to:
- Remove content that violates these terms
- Terminate access for users who violate these terms
- Modify or discontinue the site at any time
Disclaimer
This site is provided "as is" without warranties. We're not liable for technical problems, interruptions, or issues that arise from your use of the site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Significant changes will be posted on the site. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated terms.
Contact Us
For questions about privacy or this policy:
Email: privacy@eko.org
Phone: +1 415 808-5882
Mail: Ekō, 2443 Fillmore St #380-1279, San Francisco, CA 94115, United States
