Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At Global Poverty Challenge (“we,” “our,” “us”), accessible at globalpovertychallenge.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of your personal data. We recognize and respect your fundamental right to privacy, and we process personal information in a manner consistent with our obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”), and other applicable privacy and data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website or otherwise interact with us.
By using globalpovertychallenge.com or sharing your personal information with us, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, donors, and others who access or use globalpovertychallenge.com (the “Site”). Global Poverty Challenge is the controller of your personal data for the purposes of the GDPR and is responsible for ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with applicable legislation.
For any privacy-related concerns, questions, or requests, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Includes data such as your browser type, IP address, geographic location, time zone setting, pages visited, session duration, and how you interact with our Site. This data is collected using cookies and other tracking technologies to help us understand user behavior and improve our services.
b. Account Data
When you create an account, donate, or subscribe, we may collect your name, physical address, email address, and phone number.
c. Profile Data
Includes information such as your communication preferences, donation behavior, content you engage with, and interests as indicated or inferred from your activity on the Site.
d. Communication Data
Covers all correspondence between you and us, including customer support inquiries, feedback, messages sent through the contact form, and any other direct interactions.
e. Technical Data
May include information about the device you use to access our services, such as operating system, language settings, screen resolution, system configuration data, and device identification numbers.
f. Transaction Data
Includes records about donations or purchases made through the Site, such as transaction IDs, payment details (excluding full credit card numbers), and delivery or billing addresses.
g. Preference Data
Comprises your marketing consents, event registrations, interest areas for newsletters, and other information about your preferences related to how we communicate with you.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on several lawful bases under GDPR and CCPA to collect and process your personal data:
– Consent: Where you have given us explicit permission to process your information (e.g., subscribing to newsletters or accepting cookies).
– Performance of Contract: When processing is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract or initiative you have requested (e.g., donations, event participation).
– Legitimate Interests: To pursue our legitimate interests in maintaining, improving, and promoting our platform, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
– Legal Obligation: Where we are legally required to process certain information (e.g., compliance with financial or tax laws).
5. Your Rights
As a data subject under the GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
– Right of Access: You can request access to the information we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): You may request deletion of your personal data when no longer necessary or if you withdraw your consent.
– Right to Restriction of Processing: In certain circumstances, you can request the restriction of processing your data.
– Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: You may object to direct marketing, and in certain cases, object to other processing based on our legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
6. Security Measures
We take robust technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal data, including:
– Encrypted transmissions (SSL/TLS) for data sent to and from globalpovertychallenge.com
– Role-based access control and secure authentication protocols
– Regular data backups and secure storage practices
– Ongoing staff training regarding privacy and data protection compliance
– Internal audits and monitoring procedures
However, no digital transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. You are advised to use caution when submitting personal information online.
7. International Transfers
We may transfer your personal data to locations outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or your country of residence. In such cases, we implement appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, and ensure compliance with GDPR and other international data protection frameworks.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Approximate retention periods are as follows:
– Account, Profile, and Transaction Data: 7 years from last activity
– Communication and Support Data: 3 years from last interaction
– Usage and Technical Data: 13 months (subject to cookie settings)
– Marketing Consent and Preferences: Until you withdraw consent or 24 months from last engagement
After expiration of these periods, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, understand usage patterns, and improve the functionality of globalpovertychallenge.com. The cookie categories we use include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality, security, and access to protected areas.
– Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregate data on website usage to generate usage statistics and measure effectiveness.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor system performance and identify errors that may affect the user experience.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance with GDPR and CCPA
Upon your first visit to globalpovertychallenge.com, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings link available in the website footer or browser settings. Under the CCPA, California residents may also opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell your personal data).
We respect all “Do Not Track” and “Global Privacy Control” signals as required by applicable law.
11. Special Protections for Children
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have unintentionally gathered data from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will take prompt steps to securely delete it from our records. Parents or legal guardians who believe their child has disclosed personal information through globalpovertychallenge.com may contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates & User Notifications
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any substantive changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we may notify you via email or pop-up notification on the Site. Continued use of globalpovertychallenge.com following any amendments constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our privacy team:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to full compliance with applicable data protection laws and welcome all inquiries and requests related to your privacy.