Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 17, 2025
The World Giraffe Alliance (“TWGA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your information when you interact with us online, including through our website, email, donations, events, and social media.
By using our website or providing personal information, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information:
Personal Information may include:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Donation details
Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment processors)
Preferences (e.g., newsletter subscription, interests)
Non-Personal Information may include:
Browser type and version
IP address
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Cookies and tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
TWGA uses your information to:
Process and acknowledge donations
Send newsletters, updates, and impact reports
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Organize and promote events and campaigns
Analyze and improve website performance
Ensure website security and fraud prevention
Comply with legal obligations
You can opt out of receiving communications at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us directly.
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only with:
Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate the website, process donations, and deliver communications (e.g., payment processors, email platforms).
Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or court order.
Mergers/Changes: In the unlikely event of a reorganization or merger, your data may transfer as part of the organization.
All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking
TWGA uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Remember your preferences
Analyze website traffic and usage
Improve user experience
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to safeguard your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. This includes using secure sockets layer (SSL) encryption, password protections, and limited internal access.
Despite these safeguards, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Withdraw consent or object to processing
Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: privacy@worldgiraffe.org
We will respond within the time limits required by applicable law.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such information, we will delete it promptly.
8. External Links
Our website may link to other websites not controlled by TWGA. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
9. International Users
If you are visiting from outside the United States, note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. where privacy laws may differ. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. The "Effective Date" at the top will indicate the latest revision. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about your privacy, please contact us at:
The World Giraffe Alliance
Email: theworldgiraffealliance@gmail.com
Website: www.TheWorldGiraffeAlliance.org