Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2025

GiftSahel.org LLC is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our educational website at giftsahel.org.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to the privacy practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Complete forms on our Website (contact forms, subscription forms, feedback forms)
Send inquiries via email
Subscribe to our educational newsletter
Request educational support or assistance
Participate in surveys or provide feedback

The personal information we may collect includes:

Full name
Email address
Phone number (if voluntarily provided)
Any other information you choose to provide in communications

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Website. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include:

IP address and general geographic location (country/city level)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website addresses
Date and time of visits
Clickstream data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for various legitimate business purposes:

To Provide and Maintain Our Services: Ensuring the functionality, availability, and security of our educational resources
To Improve Our Website: Analyzing usage patterns, identifying areas for improvement, and enhancing user experience
To Respond to Inquiries: Addressing your questions, comments, and providing educational support
To Send Educational Newsletters: Providing updates, educational content, and security alerts (only if you have subscribed)
To Protect Our Website: Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues, security threats, or fraudulent activity
To Comply with Legal Obligations: Responding to lawful requests, legal processes, and regulatory requirements
For Research and Analytics: Understanding how users interact with our content to improve educational value

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operation and security
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website (e.g., Google Analytics)
Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Performance Cookies: Collect information about website performance and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

For more detailed information about cookies, please review our Cookie Policy.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to help operate our Website:

Analytics Providers: Google Analytics to understand website usage patterns
Email Service Providers: To manage newsletter subscriptions and send educational content
Security Services: To protect our Website from cyber threats and unauthorized access
Hosting Services: To store and serve website content

These third parties may have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information and not use it for other purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Retention periods vary based on:

The nature of the information
The purpose for which it was collected
Legal obligations and dispute resolution needs
Legitimate business interests

When personal information is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it securely.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure server infrastructure
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request copies of your personal information
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information under certain conditions
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your information
Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal information
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another organization or directly to you
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where we rely on consent as legal basis

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month of receiving your request.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To make a request, please contact us at [email protected].

10. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Legal bases for processing include:

Your explicit consent
Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
Compliance with legal obligations
Protection of vital interests
Legitimate interests (provided they don't override your fundamental rights)

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction. By using our Website, you consent to such transfers. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Our Website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals. We will update this policy if we implement Do Not Track response capabilities in the future.

13. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending an email notification (if you have subscribed)

Please review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

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

By Email: [email protected]

By Mail:
Privacy Officer
giftsahel.org LLC
425 West Randolph Street, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60606
United States

By Phone: +1 (312) 674-9820