1. Introduction

Global Youth Vision of Hope (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects the privacy of our donors, supporters, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information, including data collected through our integration with the GiveButter donation platform.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal identifiers (name, address, email, phone number)
- Donation and transaction details (amount, date, campaign designation)
- Payment metadata (payment method, transaction ID)
- Technical information (IP address, browser type, device data)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., comments, survey responses)

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3. How We Collect Information

Information may be collected when you:
- Donate via our GiveButter donation form (embedded or linked)
- Complete contact or newsletter sign-up forms
- Interact with our website (cookies, analytics)
- Share data directly with us by phone, mail, or email

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4. How We Use Donor Data

We use donor information for the following purposes:
- Processing and acknowledging donations
- Issuing receipts and tax acknowledgments
- Communicating updates, newsletters, and appeals (with consent)
- Internal reporting, financial management, and auditing
- Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
- Anonymized statistical analysis to improve our programs

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5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent donor information. We may share information only with:
- GiveButter, as our donation platform provider
- Payment processors such as Stripe, for secure payment processing
- Trusted third-party vendors (e.g., mailing services, CRMs, auditors) bound by confidentiality agreements
- Regulatory authorities when required by law

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6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
- Restricted access to donor data by authorized personnel only
- Strong authentication and account security practices
- Regular reviews of vendor and platform security practices

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7. Data Retention

We retain donor information as long as necessary for operational, legal, and tax purposes. When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized. Donors may request deletion subject to applicable legal obligations.

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8. Your Rights and Choices

Donors have the right to:
- Request access to their personal data
- Request correction or updates to their information
- Request deletion of their data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt out of marketing or fundraising communications

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9. Payment Processing

We do not store raw credit card or bank account details. Donations made through our website are processed by GiveButter and its PCI-compliant payment partner, Stripe. Please review GiveButter’s Privacy Policy for details on their data practices: https://givebutter.com/privacy

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised ‘Last Updated’ date. If significant changes are made, we will notify donors via email or other appropriate means.

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11. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries, requests, or complaints, please contact us: