Introduction
Welcome to BuildWithUs! The privacy of your personal data is very important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect the information we gather from users through our website, www.build-withus.com
("Site"). Please read this policy carefully to understand how your personal data is handled.
1. Who We Are
Our website is operated by BuildWithUs, a non-profit organization committed to humanitarian aid and support for people affected by armed conflicts, such as the Palestinian people. Our mission is to raise funds to provide vital humanitarian assistance to those in need.
2. Types of Data We Collect
When you visit our Site or interact with our services, we may collect information in the following ways:
A. Personal Data You Provide
When you make a donation, register on our site, or interact with our services, we may collect the following personal information:
First and last name
Email address
Phone number
Payment details (e.g., credit card number, billing address)
Residential or billing address
Donation details (amount, date, purpose)
B. Data Collected Automatically
When you browse our website, we may collect information automatically through technologies like cookies and server logs:
IP address
Browser type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Interactions with content (clicks, scrolling, etc.)
3. How We Use the Data We Collect
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
To process and manage your donations and send receipts
To provide support and respond to your inquiries
To send you updates about our mission and the status of projects (via email, SMS, or other means)
To analyze website usage to improve our services
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
Service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting companies, web analytics tools) that help us operate our website and manage donations.
Regulatory authorities if required by law (for example, for tax reporting or legal obligations).
Trusted partners (if you have explicitly agreed to receive communications from them).
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.
You can modify your cookie settings in your browser to block cookies or be notified when they are being sent. However, some cookies are essential for the functioning of the website.
6. Data Security
We take advanced security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. We use SSL encryption to ensure that all payment transactions are secure.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute protection of data transmitted over the internet.
7. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
Restrict or object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Request data portability (transfer of your data to another provider).
Withdraw consent for promotional communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@build-withus.com
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, tax, or accounting obligations.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make any significant changes, we will notify you by posting the revised policy on our website. Please check this page regularly for updates.
