Privacy Policy

Global Human Development Foundation (GHDF) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us.

  1. Information We Collect

    We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

    • Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us.
    • Payment Information: When you make a donation, we collect payment information such as credit card details. This information is processed through secure third-party payment processors.
    • Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits.
    • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our website and personalize your experience.
  2. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

    • To process and acknowledge your donations.
    • To send you newsletters, updates, and other communications about our work.
    • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
    • To improve our website and tailor it to your needs.
    • To analyze website usage and trends.
    • To comply with legal obligations.
  3. Sharing Your Information

    We may share your information with:

    • Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who help us with payment processing, email marketing, website hosting, and other services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
    • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.
    • Partners: We may share anonymized or aggregated data with our partners for research or reporting purposes.

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

  4. Data Security

    We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

    • Using secure server and encryption to protect your payment information.
    • Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
    • Regularly reviewing our security procedures and technologies.

    However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

  5. Your Rights

    You have the right to:

    • Access the personal information we hold about you.
    • Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
    • Request that we delete your personal information.
    • Opt-out of receiving newsletters and other communications from us.

    To exercise these rights, please contact us through the information provided on our Contact page.

  6. Cookies

    We use cookies to:

    • Analyze our web traffic using Google Analytics.
    • Store your preferences and settings.
    • Personalize your experience on our website.

    You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can set your browser to block all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being set. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

  7. Children’s Privacy

    Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.

  8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

  9. Contact Information

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the information provided on our Contact page.

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.