Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Smile Givers International ("SGI," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and make donations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing address, and payment information when you make a donation.
• Donation Information: Amount donated, date of donation, campaign supported, and donation history.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies when you visit our website.
• Communications: Records of your correspondence with us, including emails and messages.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Process your donations and send you receipts
• Provide tax-deductible donation receipts (for US donors)
• Communicate with you about our programs and impact
• Send you updates and newsletters (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Improve our website and donation experience
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

4. Payment Processing

We use secure third-party payment processors to handle donations. Your payment information is encrypted and processed securely. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers. All transactions are processed in accordance with PCI-DSS standards.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, email service providers, and analytics providers who assist us in operating our website and processing donations.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our donors and beneficiaries.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@sgi.ngo.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user behavior. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data transmissions are encrypted using SSL/TLS technology.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: