At Elios Charitable Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our supporters, donors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, donate, or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information from you:
- Personal Identification Information: Your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other similar contact details.
- Financial Information: Payment card details and billing information when you make a donation or purchase.
- Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and website usage data collected through cookies or other technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Processing Donations: To process and confirm your donations, issue receipts, and communicate with you about your contribution.
- Communications: To send you updates on our activities, newsletters, or information about upcoming events or fundraising campaigns (with your consent).
- Website Improvement: To monitor website traffic and improve user experience through analytics and cookies.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting or responding to legal requests.
3. Sharing Your Information
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in processing payments, maintaining our website, or managing communications. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only allowed to use your information for the services they provide.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose your information in response to legal processes or government requests.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We use secure payment processing systems for donations and have implemented physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect the data we collect.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or regulatory requirements.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our mailing lists or withdraw consent for receiving communications.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact information].
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze how the site is used. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites, including donation processing platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us.