Privacy Policy
Sample last updated: January 15, 2025
Draft notice: This is placeholder privacy policy copy for MVP development. Final legal language will be provided by counsel before public launch.
1. Information We Collect
The Giving List collects information you provide directly when you:
- Create an account (name, email address)
- Create a registry (title, story, cover photo)
- Make a donation (name, email, payment information)
- Contact us for support
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process donations and send receipts
- Send transactional emails (donation confirmations, weekly digests)
- Respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
- With nonprofit partners to process donations and provide tax-deductible receipts
- With service providers who assist in operating our platform
- When required by law or to protect rights and safety
- With registry hosts (limited donor information for gift acknowledgment)
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. Payment processing is handled by PCI-compliant third-party providers.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
6. Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
7. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at privacy@thegivinglist.com
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date.