Charity Miles

[BlackHatGuy]

Anyone ever heard of Charity Miles? Seems like an interesting concept, though I haven’t delved into it much or signed up yet.

According to various websites, including their own, you create an account, choose a listed charity, and then get ‘credit’ for every mile you bike, run or hike (as long as you’re carrying your smartphone with you). Those credits are then turned into real cash for your chosen charity. Doesn’t cost you anything but time, sponsors/marketing pays the bills. Seems interesting. Not listed on Charity Navigator.

[Roger Caffin]

I presume they will want LOTs of your personal details?
Hum ….

Cheers

[BlackHatGuy]

Only name and email address. and they don’t force a last name, so just your first name is fine (just signed up)

[Ken Thompson]

http://charitymiles.org/privacy2.html

[BlackHatGuy]

Yeah, I read it (I actually read privacy policies). Seems pretty standard to me, nothing unusual.

[Roger Caffin]

OK
I wonder what fees they charge the donors?
If it feels like a duck …

Cheers

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