Privacy

JOGF | Crowdfunding Platform

The Joy of Giving Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you interact with our website and social media platforms. We take your privacy seriously and are dedicated to ensuring your information is handled with care and respect. By using our website and social media channels, you consent to the practices described in this policy.


1. Information We Collect:
"We may collect the following types of information:
  • Personal Information: This includes information you voluntarily provide when making a donation, signing up for our newsletter, or contacting us (e.g., name, email address, postal address, phone number, payment details).
  • Website Usage Information: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and duration of visit.
  • Social Media Interactions: We may collect information you post or share on our social media channels, including comments, likes, and any content you upload.
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience and understand how you use our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings."

2. How We Use Your Information:
"We use your information for the following purposes:
  • Donation Processing: To process your donations and provide donation receipts.
  • Communication: To send you updates about our projects, newsletters, and respond to your inquiries.
  • Website Improvement: To analyze how our website is used and make improvements.
  • Social Media Engagement: To manage and moderate discussions, promote our mission, and engage with our community.
  • Legal and Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations."

3. Information Sharing:
"We will not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
  • Payment Processors: We share payment information with our third-party payment processors to facilitate donations.
  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, email communication, and analytics.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
  • Protection of Our Rights: We may share your information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.
We do not sell or trade your personal information with third parties."

4. Social Media Posting and Commenting:
"We encourage open and respectful dialogue on our social media channels. However, we expect all users to adhere to the following guidelines:
  • Respectful Communication: Comments and posts must be respectful of others, regardless of their background, beliefs, or opinions. We will not tolerate personal attacks, hate speech, or abusive language.
  • Relevance: Posts and comments should be relevant to the topic at hand and not disrupt the conversation with spam, irrelevant content, or advertising.
  • Honesty and Accuracy: Do not post misleading or fraudulent information. We are a charitable organization and take our users trust very seriously. Misrepresenting yourself or providing misinformation is not acceptable.
  • Privacy: Do not share personal information about others without their explicit consent.
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines, at our sole discretion. If you see any user using our platforms for misbehaviour, please report the behavior to us."

5. Handling Disrespectful Behavior (Including Fraud):
"We take issues of fraud, misinformation and other disrespectful behavior extremely seriously. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe and respectable environment on all our platforms. If we identify any of the following behaviors, the following actions will be taken:
  • Fraudulent activity: If we suspect any users of fraudulent activities, we will report to the authorities and take down the profiles immediately.
  • Misinformation or misrepresentation: If we suspect any users of misrepresenting themselves or our organization we will take necessary action against these individuals, and take down the profiles immediately.
  • Repeated Violations: For those users who repeatedly disregard our policies, they will be banned from the platform.
We may also cooperate with law enforcement authorities to investigate any suspected criminal activity. If you experience or witness any misbehavior or misconduct on our platforms, please report it to us at donation@jogf.org."

6. Security:
"We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmitting information over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information."

7. Your Rights:
"You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Email]. We may require verification of your identity before processing such requests."

8. Changes to Privacy Policy:
"We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this website. Your continued use of our website and social media channels after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically."

9. Children's Privacy:
"Our website and social media platforms are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action."

10. Contact Us:
"If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: donation@jogf.org"