Oscar Acts Charity is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or donate to our cause. By accessing our website or providing personal information to us, you agree to the terms and conditions of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information from visitors to our website: personal information and non-personal information.
a) Personal Information
Personal information refers to information that identifies you personally, such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information. You may provide this information when you:
- Make a donation
- Sign up for newsletters or communications
- Register for an event
- Purchase an item from our online store
- Submit inquiries or contact us
b) Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information includes data that does not directly identify you. This may include your browser type, IP address, geographic location, operating system, and browsing preferences. We collect this information automatically as you navigate through our website using technologies such as cookies and web beacons.
2. How We Use Your Information
Oscar Acts Charity uses the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Donation Processing: To process and acknowledge donations, including providing tax receipts.
- Communication: To send updates about our work, upcoming events, and fundraising efforts, and respond to your inquiries.
- Personalization: To improve our website and tailor your experience by providing content that aligns with your interests.
- Legal Compliance: To meet legal obligations, such as fraud prevention or compliance with tax and accounting laws.
- Transaction Support: To process orders and manage transactions in our online store or for event registrations.
- Analytics: To monitor and analyze usage trends and improve the overall performance of our website.
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
a) Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers to help us operate and improve our website, process donations, and fulfill orders. These service providers have access to personal information as needed to perform their functions but are prohibited from using it for other purposes.
b) Legal Compliance
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
c) Protection of Rights
We may share personal information if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Oscar Acts Charity, our supporters, or others.
4. Data Security
Oscar Acts Charity takes the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data, such as payment information, during transmission using secure socket layer (SSL) technology.
- Regular security reviews of our systems and procedures to prevent unauthorized access.
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about visitors’ usage. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit certain websites. We may use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Track website performance and analytics
- Provide you with targeted content or advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being used. However, disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of the website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and partner organizations. These third-party sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. Oscar Acts Charity is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding the personal information we collect, including:
- Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request corrections or updates to your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information under certain conditions.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions in the communication or by contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, or for further inquiries regarding your privacy, please contact us at [support@oscaractscharity.com].
8. Children’s Privacy
Oscar Acts Charity does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible. If you believe that we may have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [support@oscaractscharity.com].
9. International Users
Oscar Acts Charity is based in the United States, and all information is processed and stored in the U.S. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those of your country.
By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States as described in this policy.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates. The “Effective Date” at the top of this policy indicates when the policy was last revised.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way your information is handled, please contact us:
Oscar Acts Charity
Email: [support@oscaractscharity.com]