Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://connectingvillagesworldwide.org.

Last Updated: 10/12/2023

Connecting Villages Worldwide (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information when you visit our website, https://connectingvillagesworldwide.org/ (“the Website”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

      • Personal Information: When you register for our services or make a donation, we may collect your name, email address, and phone number.
      • Payment Information: If you make a donation through our website, we may collect your payment information, including credit card details. Please note that we do not store payment card information; it is processed securely through a third-party payment processor.
      • Communication Information: We may collect information about your communication with us, including emails, feedback, and inquiries.
      • Usage Data: We collect information about your usage of the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, and device information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

      • To provide you with the services and information you request.
      • To process donations and send you receipts and acknowledgments.
      • To improve and enhance our services and the Website.
      • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
      • To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal interests.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your usage of the Website. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the Website may become inaccessible.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

      • With our service providers who help us deliver our services.
      • To comply with legal obligations and regulations.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

      • You may access and update your personal information.
      • You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.
      • You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal restrictions.

6. Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page, and the updated policy will be effective when it is posted.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our practices, please contact us at: [email protected]