Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY
Fund Our Cause

Effective Date: 12/1/2024

1. Introduction
Fund Our Cause ("Platform," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of its users, donors, and campaign organizers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data and outlines users’ rights concerning their information.

2. Data Collection
We collect personal data from users, including but not limited to:

  • Donors: Name, email address, billing information, donation amount, and payment details.

  • Campaign Organizers: Name, email address, identity verification documents, campaign details, and bank account information.

  • General Users: IP address, browsing behavior, and device information for site optimization.

3. Data Use
We use collected data for the following purposes:

  • Processing donations and facilitating campaign fund transfers.

  • Verifying campaign organizer identities and preventing fraud.

  • Sending donation confirmations and receipts.

  • Improving platform functionality and user experience.

  • Providing customer support and responding to inquiries.

  • Conducting marketing communications, if consented to by the user.

4. Third-Party Sharing
We may share data with third parties under the following circumstances:

  • Payment Processors: We work with trusted third-party payment processors to securely handle financial transactions.

  • Affiliate Organizations: We work with affiliate marketing organizations that sell products or recruit donors for creating funding for the various causes.

  • Analytics Providers: We use analytics tools to understand platform usage and improve user experience.

  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose user information to law enforcement, regulatory bodies, or legal entities.

  • Campaign Organizers: If donors explicitly consent, we may share donor information with campaign organizers for acknowledgment and engagement.

5. Consent and User Rights
By using our platform, users consent to the collection and use of their data as outlined in this policy. Users have the right to:

  • Request access to their personal data.

  • Correct inaccuracies in their personal data.

  • Request deletion of their personal data (subject to legal and transactional obligations).

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

6. GDPR & CCPA Compliance
If operating in the European Union or California, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • GDPR Rights: Users in the EU have the right to data portability, restriction of processing, and lodging complaints with their local data protection authority.

  • CCPA Rights: California residents may request disclosure of data collected, opt out of data sales (if applicable), and request data deletion.

7. Data Security
We implement security measures, including encryption, access controls, and secure servers, to protect user data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.

8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes through the platform or via email. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Information
For questions or data requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

FundOurCause.org is a subsidiary of Marke Foundation
1234 West Chapman Ave. Suite 101, Orange CA 92868
Info@FundOurCause.Org
+1-714-510-2396