Type of personal information collected:

• From users: Name, email address for account creation.
• From organizations and fundraisers: Detailed information used to create comprehensive profiles within the app, including mission statements, documents, logos, images, fundraising details, and bank account information.

Methods of information collection:

Directly from users during signing and onboarding.

Purposes of collected information:

• Profile Creation: To create and manage comprehensive profiles of organizations and fundraisers within the app.
• Vetting and Verification: To verify the credibility and authenticity of organizations and fundraisers participating in the platform.
• Fundraising Management and Communication: To facilitate donation processes and communication between donors and causes.

Sharing with third parties:

Details shared with Clerk for authentication, Flutterwave for donation processing, and limited information accessible to users within the app. Sensitive documents submitted by organizations are secured.

Measures to protect user information

• Encryption Techniques: Strong encryption techniques used to securely store sensitive data within backend databases.
• Access Controls: Access controls and restricted permissions implemented to ensure limited access to sensitive user information.

Data Retention Period:

Personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in the Privacy Policy. Upon request or when no longer needed, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Data Deletion Policy:

Users have the autonomy to delete their own accounts and associated data directly from their user profile settings. Upon clicking their avatar after logging in, users can access the account settings and initiate the account deletion process. Once the account deletion request is confirmed, Give Aid will promptly delete or anonymize the associated data, subject to any legal obligations or legitimate business interests that require data retention.