Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Gift for Humanity ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site") and use our donation services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

3. Payment Information

We do not store your credit card information. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1 compliant payment processor. We only receive a confirmation of your donation and your email address. For details on how Stripe handles your payment data, please refer toStripe's Privacy Policy.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and confirm your donations
• Send donation receipts and tax documentation
• Provide updates on how your donation is being used (with your consent)
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Prevent fraud and illegal activity
• Send newsletters or updates (only if you've opted in)

5. Data Retention

We retain your donation information for the following periods:

• Email and donation records: 7 years (for UK charity accounting and tax requirements)
• Website analytics data: 26 months
• Payment confirmation records: 3 years (for fraud prevention and audits)

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with:

• Stripe (payment processor)
• Email service providers (for receipts and confirmations)
• UK Charity Commission (as required by law)
• Law enforcement (when legally required)

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• 256-bit SSL encryption for all data in transit
• Secure payment processing through Stripe
• No storage of sensitive payment card data
• Regular security audits and monitoring

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data in portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us atinfo@giftforhumanity.org.uk.

9. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance your experience. These may include:

• Session cookies (temporary, deleted when you close your browser)
• Persistent cookies (remain on your device)
• Analytics cookies (help us understand how you use our Site)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect functionality of our Site.

10. External Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their privacy policies independently.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by updating the "Last updated" date and posting the revised policy on this page. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: