🔐 Privacy Policy for GSTP.org
Effective Date: [08/06/2012]
At GSTP.org (“we”, “us”, or “our”), your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our donation platform, whether as a donor, campaign creator, or visitor.
📌 Types of Information We Collect
1. Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Profile picture (optional)
- Phone number
- Mailing address (optional)
2. Campaign Information
- Campaign title and description
- Funding goal
- Media content (images, videos)
- Updates, documents, and related materials
3. Donation Information
- Payment gateway data (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
- Transaction IDs
- Amount donated
Note: We do not store full credit/debit card details on our servers.
4. Usage Data (Non-Personal)
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Page visits and activity
- Referral URLs
🔒 How We Use Your Information
- Facilitate donations and campaigns
- Confirm transactions and send receipts
- Provide customer support
- Detect fraud or misuse
- Improve platform performance
- Send platform updates or newsletters (opt-in only)
🔐 Ensuring the Security of Your Information
- SSL encryption
- Firewalls and secure hosting
- Access control policies
- Regular backups
🔁 Sharing of Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information only under the following circumstances:
- With trusted third-party services (e.g., payment processors)
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of our users or the platform
⏳ Data Retention Policy
- User Accounts: Retained while active or until deletion is requested
- Campaign Data: Retained for a reasonable period post-campaign for transparency and compliance
- Donation Records: Retained for legal and tax compliance
👶 Children’s Privacy
GSTP.org is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If discovered, such data will be deleted immediately.
🌍 International Data Transfers
If you access our site from outside your country, your data may be stored and processed in jurisdictions that may have different data protection rules. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.
📬 Your Rights
You may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request corrections or deletions
- Withdraw consent or restrict processing
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any rights, contact us at support@gstp.org.
🔁 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we do, we’ll revise the “Effective Date” and notify users of significant changes on our website or via email.
📞 Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us:
📧 Email: support@gstp.org
🌐 Website: https://gstp.org
