Effective Date: August 30, 2025

Global Heart Awakening (“GHA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, supporters, and visitors. This Privacy Policy describes the information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard it.

1. Information We Collect

When you engage with GHA, we may collect the following information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing address, and other details you voluntarily provide through forms or donations.

• Payment Information: Donation amounts, transaction details, and limited payment details. Full credit card information is collected and processed securely by our third-party provider, Stripe.

• Technical Information: Website usage data such as IP address, browser type, and cookies for basic site analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Process and acknowledge donations.

• Provide receipts and tax documentation.

• Communicate updates, newsletters, and impact reports (only if you opt-in).

• Improve our website and donor experience.

Note: All contributions to GHA are treated as unrestricted funds, meaning they may be applied wherever most needed to advance our mission, though donor preferences are honored whenever possible.

3. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Information may be shared only with:

• Payment Processor (Stripe): For secure donation processing.

• Service Providers: Trusted vendors assisting with email, website hosting, or impact reporting.

• Legal Obligations: When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority.

All third-party partners are required to maintain confidentiality and use your information only for authorized purposes.

4. Method of Disclosure

Information is disclosed electronically via secure systems, including encrypted payment gateways and secure servers. GHA does not disclose sensitive donor information publicly.

5. Security Practices

We take reasonable measures to safeguard personal data, including:

• Encrypted connections (SSL/HTTPS) on our website.

• Secure payment processing via Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant).

• Restricted access to donor information within our organization.

• Regular monitoring and updates to our systems.

6. Your Rights

• You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.

• You may opt out of communications at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly.

7. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us directly at Global Heart Awakening per below:

Email: info(at)globalheartawakening(dot)com

Phone: +1 (425) 443-3021

Website: www.globalheartawakening.org