Privacy Policy
Welcome to The Giving Genie’s Privacy Policy. This document outlines how The Giving Genie, a non-profit organization based in Florida, United States, collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and maintaining the security of your personal data. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:
Personal Information: When you interact with us through donations, volunteering, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.
Non-Personal Information: We also collect non-personal information such as browser type, operating system, IP address, and website usage data to help us understand how our website is used and improve our online services.
Cookies: Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, track your interactions, and provide a more personalized experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Process Donations: We use your personal information to process and acknowledge your donations securely.
To Communicate with You: We use your contact information to send you updates about our activities, newsletters, and other communications that may interest you. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
To Improve Our Services: We analyze non-personal information to better understand how our website is used and to improve our offerings and user experience.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
3. Sharing Your Information
The Giving Genie does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our activities. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information for the purposes we specify.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of The Giving Genie, our supporters, or others.
4. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations requiring us to retain certain data.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving communications from us by following the instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Giving Genie does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at: