Privacy PolicyEffective Date: November 12, 2025

‍1. Introduction
‍Help Fund Gaza, Inc. (“Help Fund Gaza,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://helpfundgaza.com, a donation platform supporting humanitarian relief and recovery efforts for the people of Gaza. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website, make donations, or otherwise interact with us (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Services.

‍2. Who This Policy Applies To
‍This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, donors, campaign organizers, and other users who access or use Help Fund Gaza’s Services.

‍3. Information We CollectA. Information You Provide to Us
‍We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our Services, such as: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.Donation details (amount, date, campaign name, message). Payment information processed via our payment provider (Stripe).Account information, if you create one (username, password, profile info). Messages, comments, or other communications you send us. We do not directly store or process credit card or banking details; all such data is securely handled by Stripe.
‍B. Information We Collect Automatically: When you visit or use our Services, we may automatically collect:Device and browser information (IP address, browser type, operating system).Usage data (pages viewed, time spent, referral URLs, click activity).Cookies and similar technologies for analytics, functionality, and security.Location data inferred from your IP address.
‍C. Information from Other Sources: We may receive additional information from:Payment processors and service providers (e.g., for fraud prevention).Public databases or social media if you link or share our campaigns.

‍4. How We Use Your Information
‍We use your information to:Process and acknowledge your donations.Provide and maintain our Services. Communicate with you about your donations or campaigns. Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized transactions.Improve and personalize our website experience. Comply with legal obligations or enforcement requests. Send updates, newsletters, or marketing (with your consent). Conduct analytics and research to improve fundraising impact.

‍5. How We Share Your Information
‍We may share your information as follows:
- With service providers (e.g., Stripe, website hosting, analytics, email delivery) who help us operate the platform.
- With campaign organizers or beneficiaries so they can acknowledge your contribution (where applicable).
- For legal reasons to comply with laws, regulations, or lawful requests.
- For business continuity if we undergo a merger, acquisition, or reorganization.
- With your consent or at your direction (for example, if you make your donation public). We do not sell your personal information to third parties

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
‍We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our Services, improve performance, and analyze traffic. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

‍7. Data Security
‍We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

‍8. Data RetentionWe retain your information as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including compliance with our legal obligations and resolving disputes. When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

‍9. International Transfers
‍If you are outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions where our service providers (like Stripe) operate. By using our Services, you consent to these transfers.

‍10. Your Privacy Rights
‍Depending on your location, you may have rights to:Access or request a copy of your personal information. Request correction or deletion of your data.Opt out of marketing or certain types of processing.Withdraw consent (where applicable). File a complaint with your local data protection authority.To exercise your rights, contact us at info@helpfundgaza.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

‍11. Children’s Privacy
‍Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

‍12. Links to Other Websites
‍Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or security. Please review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information.

‍13. Changes to This Policy
‍We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above and, if the changes are significant, notify you via our website or by email. Continued use of our Services after changes take effect indicates acceptance of the updated Policy.

‍14. Contact Us
‍If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
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‍Help Fund Gaza, Inc.
913 Wittenberg Rd
Mount Tremper, NY 12457
Email: info@helpfundgaza.com‍