Last updated: November 19, 2024
Project Barakah (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the Project Barakah website (the “Service”).
This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service.
We value transparency and respect your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information provided by you, including how your data supports our mission of empowering communities through sustainable change.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined here, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible at https://projectbarakah.org
Information Collection And Use
We collect only the data necessary to support your engagement with Project Barakah, such as donations, volunteer sign-ups, and participation in community initiatives. Personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) we may collect includes, but is not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Address
We collect this information to maintain communication, issue donation receipts, and share updates about the impact of your contributions or participation.
Log Data
To improve the functionality and user experience of our website, we may collect Log Data. This includes:
- Your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited, time spent, and usage statistics
We analyze this data to better understand how visitors engage with our platform.
Cookies
Cookies are files with small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer’s hard drive.
We use “cookies” to collect information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
Service Providers
To deliver our services effectively, we may engage third-party providers to assist with:
• Payment processing for donations (via Stripe, PayPal, or offline donations)• Analyzing website traffic and user engagement
• Sending newsletters or updates
These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Payment Processing
We use third-party services like Stripe and PayPal to process online donations. These payment processors are compliant with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). We do not store your financial information; all transactions are handled securely by these services.
We may also accept offline donations via checks or bank transfers (please reach out to us via email [[email protected]] if you are interested in how to send offline donations). If you make a donation offline, we will still collect and store the necessary data (e.g., your name, contact information, and donation amount) for accounting and transparency purposes.
Security
The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Links To Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”).
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with Personal Information, we will delete such information from our servers immediately.
Compliance With Laws
We will disclose personal information if required to do so by law or subpoena, in alignment with our commitment to lawful and ethical practices.
International Data Transfers
By providing us with your Personal Information, you acknowledge and agree that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in countries outside your own. This may include data transfer to countries that may not offer the same level of data protection as your own jurisdiction, but we ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy. For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with GDPR requirements, and for California residents, we comply with the CCPA.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected] with subject field “Privacy Policy”.