GiveACause

Welcome to GiveACause ("we", "our", or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our website giveacause.com, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the "Platform").

By using our Platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Personal Details

Name, email, phone number, date of birth, address, and profile picture.

Campaign Information

Descriptions, updates, photos, videos, and beneficiary information.

Financial Information

Bank account details, payment information, and transaction data.

Usage Data

IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and click behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To create and manage user accounts
To verify campaign and identity information
To facilitate secure donations and withdrawals
To communicate updates, receipts, and support messages
To enforce our platform rules and detect fraud or abuse
To improve and personalize user experience

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

Payment Processors

(e.g., Paystack, Stripe) to facilitate donations and withdrawals

Compliance Partners

(e.g., KYC verification providers) to comply with local regulations

Law Enforcement

Or government agencies if required by law

Analytics Tools

(e.g., Google Analytics) to improve platform performance

We do not sell your personal information to any third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

Encryption

Data encrypted in transit and at rest

Secure Access

Multi-factor authentication

Monitoring

24/7 security monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal informationUpdate or correct your dataDelete your account and dataWithdraw consent (where applicable)Data portabilityLodge a complaint with authorities

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to comply with legal obligations. Specific retention periods:

• Account information: Until account deletion
• Transaction records: 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• Campaign data: Until campaign completion + 2 years
• Support communications: 3 years

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic platform functionality

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use our platform

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences

You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18 years of age without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

info@giveacause.com

Phone

+1 (555) 123-4567