Privacy Policy
Ephraim and Friends Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.
1. About Us
Ephraim and Friends Foundation is a humanitarian non-governmental organization focused on community development, charitable outreach, education, healthcare support, and social impact initiatives
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
Donation details (excluding sensitive payment card data)
Volunteer or partner information
b. Non-Personal Information
Browser type and version
Device information
IP address
Pages visited and time spent on our website
Referring URLs
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
Website contact forms
Donation and fundraising forms
Volunteer registration forms
Newsletter subscriptions
Email, phone, or direct communication
Cookies and analytics tools
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Process donations and issue acknowledgments
Communicate about our programs, events, and impact
Respond to inquiries and support requests
Manage volunteers and partners
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve functionality. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly.
6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only:
With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services) strictly for operational purposes
When required by law or legal process
To protect our rights, safety, and property
All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no online transmission or storage system is 100% secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
9. Your Rights
Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or updates
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for communications
Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such data is identified, it will be deleted promptly.
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Ephraim and Friends Foundation
Website: ephraimandfriends.org
Email: etsfoundations@gmail.com
You acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy when you use our website or engage with our services.