Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what data we collect.

Last updated: December 2025

Introduction Information We Collect How We Use Your Information Information Sharing Data Security Your Rights Contact Us

Introduction

Golden Roots Heritage Foundation ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a donation to support cultural heritage preservation.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

Name and contact information (email, phone, postal address)
Financial information for donations (via secure third-party processors)
Communication preferences
Information you voluntarily provide when contacting us

Automatically Collected

Device and browser information
IP address and approximate location
Pages visited and time spent on our website
Referring website information

How We Use Your Information

Process and acknowledge donations

Send updates about our restoration projects

Respond to your inquiries and requests

Improve our website and services

Comply with legal obligations

Provide tax receipts and Gift Aid claims

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

SSL Encryption

All data is encrypted in transit

Secure Storage

Data stored on protected servers

Access Controls

Limited staff access to data

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)

Opt out of marketing communications

Data portability - receive your data in a structured format

Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please get in touch.

We will respond to your request within 30 days. For urgent matters, please indicate this in your subject line.

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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.

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