The Global Institute for Diaspora Affairs ("GIDA," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at www.gidaglobal.org, subscribe to our communications, donate, volunteer, or otherwise interact with our programs and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and organization affiliation when you contact us, sign up for updates, register for events, or submit forms.
- Donation and transaction information: payment details processed through our third-party donation platform. GIDA does not store full payment card numbers on our servers.
- Communications: messages, inquiries, and other content you send to us.
- Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring URLs, and similar analytics data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide information about our programs and services
- Process donations and send donation receipts and acknowledgments
- Send newsletters, event updates, and other communications you have opted into
- Manage volunteer, partnership, and program participation
- Improve our website, outreach, and organizational operations
- Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us with website hosting, email delivery, donation processing, analytics, and similar operational functions, subject to confidentiality obligations. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and integrity of GIDA, our community, and our partners.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use our site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including maintaining donor records, responding to requests, and meeting applicable legal and accounting requirements.
6. Your Choices and Rights
You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our messages or by contacting us directly. Depending on your location, you may have additional rights to access, correct, or delete certain personal information. To make a request, contact us using the information below.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
8. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and donation processors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Global Institute for Diaspora Affairs
1717 N St NW, Suite 1, Washington, DC 20036
Email: info@gidaglobal.org
Phone: +1 (202) 688-5035