Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: [insert date]
This Privacy Policy describes how [Your Organization Name] ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit or make a donation through [yourdomain.com] (the "Site").
1. Information We Collect
When you make a donation or otherwise interact with the Site, we may collect the following:
- Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and billing address
- Donation information — amount donated, date, and payment method (processed securely by our payment provider; we do not store full card details)
- Device information — browser type, IP address, and general location, collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies
- Communications — any messages you send us, such as replies to confirmation emails
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and confirm your donation
- Send donation receipts and confirmation emails
- Respond to your questions or requests
- Improve the Site and our fundraising efforts
- Comply with legal and accounting obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:
- Payment processors (e.g., Shopify Payments, or other providers used at checkout) to process your donation securely
- Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., email delivery services)
- Legal authorities, where required by law or to protect our rights
4. Cookies
The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate correctly (e.g., keeping items in your cart) and to understand how visitors use the Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect Site functionality.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13 (or the relevant age of consent in your jurisdiction).
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
[your contact email]