Transparency and trust in every transaction.
Givelify's privacy policy outlines our dedication to safeguarding your personal information. We detail data collection, usage, and your rights, ensuring transparency in how Givelify handles your data for a secure giving experience.
At Givelify, protecting your privacy is fundamental to our mission. We understand that when you use our platform for giving, you are entrusting us with sensitive personal information. This trust is something we take very seriously, and our privacy policy is designed to clearly articulate how we uphold that trust by managing your data responsibly and securely.
We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of your personal information. Our practices align with established data protection principles, ensuring that your data is handled with the utmost care from the moment it is collected until it is no longer needed. This commitment extends to all aspects of your interaction with Givelify, from making a donation to managing your account.
Givelify believes in transparency. We want you to feel confident and informed about our data practices, which is why we provide this detailed explanation of our approach to data privacy. Your ability to give to the causes you care about, knowing your information is protected, is a cornerstone of the Givelify experience.
Givelify collects specific types of information to provide and enhance your giving experience. This includes personal identifiers such as your name, email address, and payment information when you register an account or make a donation. We also collect transaction details related to your giving history to facilitate financial reporting and provide you with accurate records.
The data we collect is primarily used to process your donations, confirm your identity, and communicate with you about your giving activities. For instance, your email address allows us to send donation receipts directly to you. We also use aggregated, anonymized data to analyze trends and improve the functionality and usability of the Givelify platform, without identifying individual users. Our legal bases for processing data include fulfilling contractual obligations, legitimate interests, and, where necessary, your consent.
We adhere to industry standards for data security to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. For more information on data protection principles, you can refer to resources like Wikipedia's article on Data Protection.
As a Givelify user, you have specific rights regarding your personal data. We are committed to enabling you to exercise these rights, giving you control over your information. These rights include the ability to access the personal data Givelify holds about you, request corrections to any inaccuracies, and in certain circumstances, ask for your data to be deleted.
"Individuals have the right to know what data is collected about them and how it is used."
You also have the right to object to certain processing activities and, where processing is based on consent, to withdraw that consent at any time. Givelify provides mechanisms within your account settings to manage some of these preferences directly. For requests that require more direct intervention, such as data access or deletion, our support team is available to guide you through the process, ensuring your requests are handled promptly and according to applicable regulations like the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) where relevant.
| Data Type | Purpose of Collection | Givelify's Data Retention | Your Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Identifiers (Name, Email) | Account creation, communication, donation receipts | As long as account is active + legal requirements | Update via account settings, request deletion |
| Payment Information (Card details) | Process donations securely | Tokenized; not stored directly by Givelify | Manage linked payment methods |
| Transaction History | Tax reporting, donor statements, service improvement | Minimum 7 years for financial compliance | Viewable in account, request corrections |
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