Privacy Policy for Compassion Without Borders (CWOB)
Introduction
Compassion Without Borders (CWOB) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide to us through our website, cwob.org. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other identifiers you provide when you register, donate, or contact us.
• Payment Information: Credit card number, expiration date, and security code when you make a donation. We do not store credit card details on our servers.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical details gathered through cookies and similar technologies.
• Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, including pages visited, links clicked, and other actions taken on the site.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
• Processing Transactions: To process your donations and provide you with receipts and acknowledgments.
• Communication: To send newsletters, updates, and other communications related to our activities, events, and fundraising efforts.
• Improving Our Services: To understand how users interact with our website and improve our content and functionality.
• Record Keeping: To maintain accurate records of donations, event participation, and other interactions.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal requirements and protect our rights and the rights of others.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except as follows:
• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, and conducting our activities. These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of others.
• Event Participation: If you participate in an event organized by CWOB, your name and other relevant details may be shared with event organizers and participants.
Security of Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to safeguard your personal information. Your donation information is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and encrypted into our payment gateway provider’s database. Only authorized personnel with special access rights to these systems can access this information and are required to keep it confidential.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, gather general visitor information, and track visits to our website. You can choose to set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the site may not function properly without cookies.
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. These sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we strive to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccuracies in your information.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your information, subject to certain conditions.
• Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your information under certain circumstances.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your information for specific purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details below.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Compassion Without Borders
Email: info@cwob.org
Address: 1130 Butler Av. Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Phone: 7074743345
Last Updated: July 23 2024
This privacy policy covers the essential aspects of data collection, usage, and protection for visitors and donors of CWOB. Be sure to review and customize it according to your specific legal and operational requirements.