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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 3rd, 2025

Our Commitment to Privacy

The Children's Village Gaza ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Statement explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information through our website and donation platforms.

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We recognize the importance of protecting your personal information and are committed to processing it responsibly and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website, make donations, sign up for newsletters, or contact us:

  • Name and contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address)

  • Payment information (credit card details, billing address)

  • Donation history and preferences

  • Communication preferences

  • Information provided in correspondence with us

 

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on our website

  • Referring website addresses

  • Other standard web log information

 

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies allow us to recognize your browser and capture certain information, such as your preferences and website usage patterns. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Process donations and issue tax receipts

  • Communicate with you about our work and impact

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support

  • Send newsletters and updates (if you have opted in)

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect against fraudulent transactions

  • Analyze usage patterns and trends

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent (which you can withdraw at any time)

  • Fulfillment of contractual obligations

  • Compliance with legal requirements

  • Our legitimate interests (such as improving our services and protecting against fraud)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Payment processors and financial institutions necessary to complete transactions

  • Service providers who assist in operating our website and services (subject to confidentiality agreements)

  • Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law

  • Professional advisors, such as auditors or legal consultants

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For donors, we maintain donation records as required by tax regulations and non-profit accountability standards.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to access your personal information

  • Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Right to erasure (deletion) of your information

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to withdraw consent

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this statement.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

The Gaza Children Village operates internationally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with applicable laws.​

DONATIONS AND PAYMENT PROCESSING

When you make a donation to The Gaza Children Village, we collect certain personal data to process your contribution and provide a receipt. This includes your:

Full name

Email address

Donation amount

Country of origin (if shared by PayPal)

 

We do not receive or store your full credit/debit card details or bank account numbers. All payment processing is securely handled by PayPal, a GDPR-compliant third-party provider. You can review PayPal’s privacy policy here

 

Donations made via bank transfer are processed through your financial institution and may include your name and reference message. We use this information solely for donation tracking, financial reporting, and issuing acknowledgments or receipts.

 

We rely on the lawful basis of legitimate interest and legal obligation to process donation-related data, as this is necessary for recordkeeping, financial accountability, and fulfilling your donation request.

 

We will never share or sell your data, and it will only be accessed by authorized personnel for the purposes stated above. Donor information is stored securely and retained in accordance with applicable legal and financial requirements.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy statements of any website you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised statement on our website with the updated date. We encourage you to review this statement regularly.

Contact Us

The Gaza Children Village
Email: info@thegazachildrenvillage.org
Location: 2 Night Heron Ct, Durham, North Carolina 27707

Your Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Statement.

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