Effective Date: August 4, 2024
Begslist (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our Services to you.
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Payment Information: If you make a donation or start a fundraiser, we may collect payment information, including credit card numbers, billing addresses, and other related details.
- Fundraiser Details: When you create a fundraiser, we collect information about the cause, beneficiaries, and any media (photos, videos) you upload.
- Communication Information: We collect information from any communications you send to us, including emails, customer support requests, and social media interactions.
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the Services, such as IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and the pages you visit.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data about your usage patterns and preferences.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
- Social Media: If you link your Begslist account to social media platforms, we may collect information from those platforms, subject to their privacy policies.
- Third-Party Partners: We may receive information about you from our partners, such as payment processors or marketing platforms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and Improve Services: To operate, maintain, and improve our Services, including processing donations, managing fundraisers, and personalizing your experience.
- Communication: To communicate with you about your account, fundraisers, and donations, and to respond to your inquiries.
- Marketing: To send you promotional materials and updates about our Services, subject to your preferences.
- Security: To protect the integrity and security of our Services and users.
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in providing our Services, such as payment processors, hosting providers, and email service providers.
- Other Users: Information you share publicly on your fundraising page may be visible to other users and visitors.
- Legal and Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Your Choices
- Access and Update: You can access and update your account information through your Begslist account settings.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or by contacting us directly.
- Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
5. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no security measure is entirely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
6. Children’s Privacy
Begslist is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it.
7. International Users
If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Services, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Begslist Holdings LLC
[email protected]
By using Begslist, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.