Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Jul 8, 2025
U-VOL Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us, in accordance with applicable international data protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
- Name, postal address, email address, telephone number
- Payment details (e.g., credit card information) when making a donation
- Information you provide when signing up for newsletters, volunteering, or registering for events
Non-Personal Information:
- IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected via cookies and analytics tools
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations and provide tax receipts
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Send you updates, newsletters, and fundraising appeals (with your consent)
- Administer events and volunteer opportunities
- Improve our website, programs, and services
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. International Data Transfers
As a global nonprofit, 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 applicable laws.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, CRM systems) to support our operations. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it as necessary to provide their services.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or correct your personal information
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Withdraw consent for communications at any time (e.g., by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or contacting us)
To exercise these rights, email us at contact@u-volfoundation.org.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU/EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the effective date noted above.
9. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@u-volfoundation.org.