1. Scope of This Privacy Policy
At SaveGaza.charity, we are dedicated to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through our website, www.savegaza.charity, and any associated platforms, including when you interact with us digitally or physically (e.g., at events).
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites linked on our platform. We encourage you to review the privacy statements of any linked websites to understand their data collection practices.
2. The Categories of Personal Data We Collect
To ensure the integrity of our services, we may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Account and Transaction Information: Donation history, payment details, and any associated billing information.
- Internet Activity: IP address, browser type, interaction with our website, and cookies.
- Location Data: Derived from your IP address or provided address.
- Communications Data: Feedback, surveys, and correspondence through email or contact forms.
- Preferences: Interests, language preferences, and areas of focus on our website.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive data, such as health, racial, or religious information, unless specifically required and permitted by applicable laws.
3. How We Collect Personal Data (Sources of Data)
We collect personal data through:
- Direct Interactions: When you contact us, subscribe to updates, or make a donation.
- Automated Technologies: Cookies and analytics tools monitor your interaction with our website.
- Third-Party Sources: Payment processors or other service providers assisting with donations.
- Surveys and Feedback Forms: Information shared during user engagement activities.
4. How We Use (Process) Your Personal Data
We use your personal data to:
- Provide Services: Process donations, send confirmations, and deliver updates about our initiatives.
- Improve User Experience: Customize our website content and services to your interests.
- Communicate: Share newsletters, campaign updates, and fundraising opportunities.
- Ensure Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access.
- Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet requirements for audits, fraud prevention, and compliance.
We do not use your personal data for any purposes incompatible with its original collection.
5. How We Disclose Your Personal Data
We may disclose your personal data to:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors supporting operations (e.g., payment processors, email services).
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or for the protection of rights.
- Business Partners: For co-branded events or campaigns, with appropriate data-sharing agreements in place.
- Affiliates: Within our organization for operational purposes.
We do not sell your personal data or share it with third parties for marketing without your explicit consent.
6. Cookies and Other Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior.
- Enhance functionality and user experience.
- Support marketing efforts.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference tool. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access: View the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request removal of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Objection: Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
- Portability: Obtain a copy of your data in a structured format.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at help@savegaza.charity. We may require identity verification to process your request.
8. Data Security
We implement robust security measures, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission.
- Secure servers with restricted access.
- Regular security audits and risk assessments.
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure. You share information at your own risk.
9. Social Media, Public Forums, and External Links
- Social Media: We do not maintain any presence on social media platforms and are not affiliated with any accounts or profiles claiming to represent us. Any use of our name or likeness on social media is unauthorized and should be treated as a potential scam.
- Affiliations: We are not affiliated with any other website, organization, or charity. Donations and interactions should only be made through our official website, www.SaveGaza.charity.
- External Links: While our website may contain links to external sites for informational purposes, we do not endorse or assume responsibility for their privacy practices or content.
10. Children’s Online Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 16. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
11. Data Transfers and International Privacy Frameworks
SaveGaza.charity operates globally. By using our services, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred internationally. We implement safeguards, including standard contractual clauses, to protect your information during such transfers.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated policies will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Last Updated: March 14, 2024
