Cookie & Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5th March 2026

Giving Together Foundation ("Foundation," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Cookie & Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, make a donation, or engage with our programs. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:

Make a donation (name, email address, mailing address, payment details)
Register for an event or program
Sign up for our newsletter or communications
Submit an inquiry, application, or grant request
Volunteer or apply for employment

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type, version, and language settings
Device type and operating system
Pages visited, time spent, and links clicked
Referring website or search engine

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as payment processors, fundraising platforms, social media platforms (if you interact with our pages), and analytics providers. We handle all such information in accordance with this Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

Processing donations and issuing tax receipts
Communicating with you about your donations, programs, or inquiries
Sending newsletters, updates, and fundraising appeals (with your consent where required)
Improving our website, services, and programs
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
Preventing fraud and ensuring the security of our systems
Analyzing trends and measuring the effectiveness of our campaigns

We will not use your personal information for purposes incompatible with those described above without your consent.

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, sending communications, or conducting our programs. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information where required by law, court order, or government regulation, or where necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Foundation, our donors, or the public.

3.3 No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing or commercial purposes.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donation records are typically retained for a minimum of [X] years in accordance with applicable nonprofit accounting and tax regulations.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right

Description

Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

Portability

Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format where applicable.

Objection

Object to certain types of data processing, including profiling.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact@givingtogetherfoundation.org]. We will respond within [30] days of receiving your request.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption of payment data, secure server infrastructure, and restricted staff access to personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.