Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our users. The types of information we collect include:

Information You Provide Directly:

• Personal Identification: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
• Demographic Information: Age, gender, location, occupation
• Financial Information: For donations (processed through secure third-party services)
• Communications: Messages, feedback, survey responses

Information Collected Automatically:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Location Data: Approximate location derived from IP address
• Cookies & Tracking: As described in our Cookies section

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Analytical & Improvement Uses:

• To understand how users interact with our website
• To improve our content and user experience
• To develop new features and services

Legal & Compliance Uses:

• To comply with legal obligations
• To prevent fraud and abuse
• To enforce our terms and policies

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers:

We work with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and services, including:

• Payment processors for donations
• Email service providers
• Analytics providers
• Hosting services

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Organizational Transfers:

In the event of a merger, reorganization, or similar event, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments of our systems
• Access controls to limit internal access to personal data
• Secure protocols for data transmission

5. Your Rights & Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access & Correction:

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if inaccurate.

Opt-Out Rights:

• You may opt-out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails
• You may disable cookies through your browser settings

Data Deletion:

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

How to Exercise Your Rights:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies:

Managing Cookies:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• For significant changes, we will provide more prominent notice
• Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance

We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: