Effective Date: March 1, 2024
The Gate 1 Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”), located in Fort Washington Pennsylvania, is a U.S.-based charitable foundation committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our donors, partners, volunteers, beneficiaries, and website visitors worldwide. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable U.S., Canadian, and European privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Donation Information: Payment details, donation history, tax ID (if applicable)
- User Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data from our website
- Communications: Emails, messages, or other correspondence with us
- Program Participation: Information related to your involvement in our programs or events
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract
- Compliance with a legal obligation
- Our legitimate interests, such as improving our services and fundraising
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations and issue receipts
- Communicate updates, newsletters, and fundraising appeals
- Manage volunteer and donor relationships
- Comply with legal and tax obligations
- Improve our website and services
- Ensure the safety and security of our operations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our website, process donations, or manage communications
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
- International Partners: When necessary for program delivery outside the U.S., in compliance with applicable data protection laws
5. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. We implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for GDPR compliance and ensure comparable protection under PIPEDA for Canadian residents.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
| Region | Rights Include |
| EEA (GDPR) | Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, objection, and withdrawal of consent |
| Canada (PIPEDA) | Access, correction, and challenge compliance |
| California (CCPA) | Access, deletion, and opt-out of data sale |
To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Team at info@gate1foundation.org.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental or guardian consent.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites, and their embedded technologies and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
We collect information about visitors who comment on Sites that use our Akismet Anti-spam service. The information we collect depends on how the User sets up Akismet for the Site, but typically includes the commenter’s IP address, user agent, referrer, and Site URL (along with other information directly provided by the commenter such as their name, username, email address, and the comment itself).
Google:We use Google Maps, and Google’s included analytics. This enables the potential collection, gathering, and analysis of behavior of visitors to our website. This service may collect information about which websites a person has been referred from, which pages and subpages were visited, and for how long. Web analytics are primarily used for website optimization, and to inform analyses of internet advertising.
The operator of Google Analytics is Google Inc., located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA, 94043, USA.
For more information about Google, check out: Privacy Policy – Privacy & Terms – Google
LinkedIn:We also use LinkedIn.com. This enables the potential collection, gathering, and analysis of behavior of visitors to our website by LinkedIn Analytics. This service may collect information about which websites a person has been referred from, which pages and subpages were visited, and for how long. Web analytics are primarily used for website optimization, and to inform analyses of internet advertising.
The operator is LinkedIn Corporation, located at 1000 W. Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA.
For more information about Linkedin, check out: LinkedIn Privacy Policy
Meta Platforms, Incorporated: We also use Meta services and analytics. This can include Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, and more. This enables the potential collection, gathering, and analysis of behavior of visitors to our website by LinkedIn Analytics. This service may collect information about which website a person has been referred from, which pages and subpages were visited, and for how long. Web analytics are primarily used for website optimization, and to inform analyses of internet advertising.
Meta Platforms, Inc. is located at 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
For more information about Meta Platforms Inc. (including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) Meta Privacy Policy
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us by email at info@gate1foundation.org or using the following mailing address:
The Gate 1 Foundation, 455 Maryland Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034, USA