1. Introduction
Welcome to Don’t Waste Food (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (https://dontwastefoodglobal.org/) or interact with our services.
By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
a) Information You Provide to Us
- Name, email address, phone number, and postal address (when you sign up, contact us, or donate).
- Payment information when making a donation. (Note: We do not store payment details; they are processed by secure third-party payment gateways.)
- Any other personal information you voluntarily provide (such as when applying to be a partner or submitting a testimonial).
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, and other site interaction details.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and improve our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To process donations and issue receipts.
- To communicate with you about our programs, events, and partnerships.
- To personalize your experience and improve our services.
- To comply with legal obligations and ensure website security.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email service providers) to facilitate our operations.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our organization, donors, or the public.
- Non-Profit Collaborations: In limited cases, we may share data with our NGO partners when working on joint initiatives.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our marketing emails or object to certain data processing activities.
To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@dontwastefoodglobal.org.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage users to read their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have unintentionally collected data from a child, please contact us for removal.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of our website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: admin@dontwastefoodglobal.org