Effective Date: September 2024

At GameGivesBack.org (“we,” “us,” “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you interact with our platform. By accessing or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our platform:

• Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other details you provide when creating an account, making a donation, or signing up for newsletters.
• Payment Information: We collect payment information such as credit card details when you make donations through our platform. This data is processed securely by third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe or PayPal) and is not stored on our servers.
• Non-Personal Information: This may include your IP address, browser type, and usage data when you interact with our website. We collect this information to improve our platform and enhance the user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To process donations and manage fundraising efforts for nonprofits.
• To provide updates, newsletters, or promotional materials if you opt-in.
• To communicate with you regarding account management, transaction confirmations, and customer support.
• To improve our website, services, and security.
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to requests from regulatory authorities.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing services) who assist in the operation of our platform.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or government requests.
• Nonprofits: When you make a donation, we share relevant information (e.g., name, email) with the nonprofit you are supporting, unless you choose to donate anonymously.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes using SSL encryption for data transmission and limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

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

• Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal information at any time by logging into your account.
• Data Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations.
• Opt-out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to track user activity on our platform and improve functionality. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. 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 effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: info@gamegivesback.org

Phone: 614-715-4910

This policy ensures transparency about data collection, use, and protection for users of the platform. Be sure to customize the placeholders (like dates and contact information) with specific details for your organization.