Privacy Policy

Introduction

Devine The Earth Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a donation, or interact with our organization.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Make a donation
• Contact us through our website or email
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Register for events or volunteer programs
• Fill out forms on our website

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Donation amount and payment information
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. This information is used to improve our website and understand how visitors use it.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and acknowledge your donations
• Send you receipts and tax documentation for your donations
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send you updates about our programs, events, and activities
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Prevent fraudulent transactions and monitor against theft
• Analyze website usage and trends

Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our business (e.g., payment processors, email service providers).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

Donation Information

When you make a donation through our website, your payment information is processed securely through our payment gateway. We do not store your complete credit card or debit card information on our servers. Your donation details, including amount and date, will be retained for accounting, tax, and legal purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us
• Withdraw your consent at any time (where we rely on consent to process your information)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.