Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 15, 2025
At GoCharityFund, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a donation, or engage with our services.
Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we treat it.
1. Who We Are
GoCharityFund is an online platform that empowers individuals to make a positive impact by purchasing items that are donated to people in need. Our website is:
🌐 https://gocharityfund.org
2. Information We Collect
When you interact with GoCharityFund, we may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
Name
Email address
Billing address
Phone number
Payment method (processed securely via third-party providers)
Donation history
b. Technical Information
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and duration of visit
Referring website or source
c. Optional Information
If you contact us or subscribe to newsletters, we may collect:
Feedback or inquiry messages
Preferences and interests
Responses to surveys or forms
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Process donations and product orders
Confirm transactions via email
Manage deliveries of charitable items to recipients
Respond to customer inquiries and support requests
Provide updates on our charitable campaigns
Improve website functionality, performance, and user experience
Maintain records for legal and tax compliance
Send you promotional emails or newsletters (only if you’ve opted in)
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to any third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
Consent: When you sign up, subscribe, or opt into our communications.
Contract: To fulfill and manage your donations and transactions.
Legal Obligation: To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
Legitimate Interest: To maintain and enhance the functionality and performance of our services.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share your data only with trusted third parties necessary to operate our platform, including:
Payment processors (e.g., Blockbee, Ibas, PayPal)
Delivery/logistics providers
Email service providers
Web hosting and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)
All third-party service providers are bound by data protection agreements and are required to use your data only for the specified purposes.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
Improve website functionality
Analyze traffic and user behavior
Remember user preferences
You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies at any time, but some features of the site may not work as intended.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Section 9).
8. How We Protect Your Data
We implement strict security measures to ensure your data is safe, including:
SSL encryption on all data transmissions
Secure payment gateways
Access control and data minimization
Regular security updates on our platform
9. Your Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
Object to or restrict data processing in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we may have collected data from a minor, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.
11. International Users
If you are accessing our website from outside the EU or UK, please note that your information may be transferred to and stored in countries where data protection laws may differ. We ensure all international data transfers comply with applicable regulations.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.gocharityfund.org
📍 Business Address: Vlárská 274, Bylnice, 763 31 Brumov-Bylnice, Czech Republic
Thank you for trusting GoCharityFund. Your privacy matters, and your generosity helps us build a better world, one donation at a time.