Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how THE MZL FOUNDATION collects, uses, and protects the personal information of users of our website. We are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you donate, register for an event, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
  • Payment Information: When you make a donation, we collect payment information such as credit card details or bank account information. This information is processed through secure payment gateways and is not stored on our servers.
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information about your use of our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze trends, and gather demographic information. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Process Donations: We use your payment information to process your donations and provide you with donation receipts.
  • To Manage Events: We use your information to register you for events, communicate event details, and manage event logistics.
  • To Communicate with You: We use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, provide updates about our activities, and send you newsletters and promotional materials. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
  • To Improve Our Website: We use usage data and cookies to analyze how our website is used and to improve its functionality and content.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

  • Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, sending emails, and conducting data analysis. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
  • Charitable Partners: With your consent, we may share your information with the charitable causes we support. This allows them to acknowledge your donation and provide you with updates on their activities.
  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Using secure payment gateways to process online donations.
  • Implementing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption.
  • Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
  • Regularly reviewing our security procedures and implementing updates as needed.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
  • Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on our website and update the effective date. Your continued use of our website after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: [Insert Contact Information]

Thank you for trusting THE MZL FOUNDATION with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your data.