Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Global Humanity Foundation (“GHF”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a Section 8 non-profit company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 in Uttarakhand, India. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or interact with our platform, we may collect:

• Name, email address, and profile photo
• Account credentials (managed via our authentication service)
• Donation records and transaction history
• Item donation details (descriptions, photos, categories, contact information)
• Communication preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To process and track donations (monetary and item-based)
• To connect item donors with recipients in need
• To communicate with you about our initiatives and activities
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activities

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted service providers who help us operate our platform (cloud hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Donation Facilitation: Limited contact information shared between donors and recipients to facilitate item donations, with consent
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of GHF, our users, or the public

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. This includes encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), secure authentication tokens, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication state (httpOnly refresh tokens). We may use analytics cookies to understand website usage. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use authenticated features.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the basis

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with third-party services such as Google OAuth for authentication and UPI payment services for donations. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: