Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Gwags Global Impact Institution ("Gwags", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

2. Data We Collect

Data you provide: When you submit a contact form, partnership form, or make a donation, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, country, organization details, and any message you include.

Payment data: When you donate, payment information is collected and processed directly by Stripe, our payment processor. We do not store your full card details.

Data collected automatically: When you visit our site, we may collect basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, through cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to respond to your inquiries and communications, process and acknowledge donations, send you communications related to your inquiry or donation, administer and improve our website, and comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our site uses essential cookies necessary for the site to function. We may also use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site and to improve it. These tools use cookies to collect information about site usage. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Payment Processing

Donations are processed by Stripe. Stripe collects and processes your payment information according to its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review Stripe's privacy policy.

6. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with service providers who help us operate the site and process donations (such as Stripe and our email provider), and where required by law.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in any country where we or our service providers maintain facilities, including the United States. We take steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable law.

8. Data Storage and Security

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. We maintain appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, though no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

9. Minors

Our site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, or to object to or restrict its processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@gwags.org.

11. Email Communications

When you contact us or make a donation, we may send you follow-up communications related to your inquiry or contribution. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated date.

13. Contact

For any questions about this policy or your data, contact us at contact@gwags.org.