Global Girls Development Foundation (GGDF)
www.ggdf.org
Effective Date: 11/7/2024
At Global Girls Development Foundation (GGDF), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from visitors to our website www.ggdf.org, how we use this information, and the steps we take to safeguard your information.
Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a seamless experience on our site, enhance our services, and support our mission. The information we collect may include:
- Personal Information: This includes any information you voluntarily provide through forms on our website, such as name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, when signing up for newsletters, donating, or registering for events.
- Payment Information: If you make a donation or purchase through our site, we collect your payment details. GGDF works with secure third-party payment processors and does not store complete credit card information.
- Automatically Collected Information: We use cookies, log files, and similar tracking technologies to automatically collect data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited on our website. This helps us understand how visitors engage with our site.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To Communicate with You: We use your contact information to keep you updated on our programs, events, and opportunities to support GGDF’s mission.
- To Process Donations and Transactions: Your payment information is securely processed to complete any donations or purchases made on our site.
- To Improve Our Services: Data collected automatically helps us analyze site usage, troubleshoot issues, and improve our website’s functionality.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use or disclose your information as required by law.
Sharing Your Information
GGDF respects your privacy and will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Trusted Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party service providers to manage and enhance our website, process payments, and distribute communications. These providers have access to your information only as necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to maintain confidentiality.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal requests, such as subpoenas, court orders, or government investigations.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide a personalized browsing experience. Cookies help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. GGDF is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit through links on our site.
Data Security
GGDF implements appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. We use industry-standard encryption for payment processing and ensure that all collected data is stored securely. However, no online transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Children’s Privacy
GGDF’s website is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received information from a child under 13, we will delete it from our records.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and Update Your Information: Request a copy of the personal information we have on file for you and make updates as necessary.
- Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from email newsletters and updates by following the instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
- Withdraw Consent: If you no longer want us to process your information, you may contact us to request deletion, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
GGDF reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you if there are significant changes. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at.
By using www.ggdf.org you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Thank you for trusting GGDF to protect your information as we work together to empower girls worldwide.
