El-Farmawi Olive Relief Fund (EFORF) — Website Privacy Policy
Introduction
El-Farmawi Olive Relief Fund (“EFORF") is a U.S.-based nonprofit humanitarian organization working in partnership with communities in Palestine and abroad. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, protect, and disclose information when you visit eforf.org (the “Website”).
This policy applies to information we collect (i) on this Website, (ii) in email, text, and other electronic communications between you and this Website, and (iii) when you interact with our pages or applications on third-party services if they link to this policy. It does not apply to information collected offline or via third-party websites that do not link to this policy.
Children Under the Age of 13
Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. No one under 13 may provide any personal information to or on the Website. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information.
Information We Collect About You
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Personal Information you voluntarily provide (e.g., name, postal address, email address, telephone number, donation details).
- Technical/Usage Information (e.g., IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring/exit pages), collected via cookies and similar tools.
- Non-identifying Information that does not directly identify you.
We collect information (i) directly from you, (ii) automatically as you navigate the Website, and (iii) from third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors).
Information You Provide to Us
Examples include:
- Details submitted through forms (donations, volunteer sign-ups, contact forms).
- Records of communications if you contact us by email or via the Website.
- Donation transactions made through the Website; payment information is processed by third-party providers and not stored by EFORF.
Information We Collect Automatically
As you navigate the Website, we may automatically collect information about your browsing behavior and device using cookies, pixels, and similar technologies. You can control cookies through your browser settings; if you disable cookies, some features may not function properly.
Examples: traffic data, logs, IP address, operating system, browser type, time on page, referring URLs.
Third-Party Services (Squarespace & Payment Processors)
We use trusted third parties to operate the Website and process donations, including Squarespace (site hosting/commerce) and payment gateways. These providers may collect or process information on our behalf and are required to handle it securely and confidentially. EFORF does not sell or rent personal information.
How We Use Your Information
- To present, maintain, and improve our Website and services.
- To process donations, issue receipts, and maintain donor records.
- To communicate with you (program updates, acknowledgments, opportunities to support EFORF).
- To respond to inquiries and provide support.
- To comply with legal, accounting, and reporting obligations.
You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by emailing info@eforf.org.
Disclosure of Your Information
- To contractors, service providers, and partners who support our operations under confidentiality obligations.
- To comply with laws, court orders, or lawful government requests, and to protect rights, property, or safety.
- With your consent or as disclosed at the time of collection.
We may share aggregated, non-identifying information without restriction.
Your Rights & Choices
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable law, and opt out of promotional emails.
Contact: info@eforf.org • +1 (321) 302-6142
Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. All payment transactions on our Website are encrypted using SSL and processed via secure third-party gateways (e.g., Squarespace Commerce). However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
International Data Transfers
Our Website is operated in the United States and Palestine. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in these locations and with our third-party providers, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Modified” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy statements.
Contact Information
El-Farmawi Olive Relief Fund (EFORF)
Email: info@eforf.org
Phone: +1 (321) 302-6142
Website: https://eforf.org
Registered in the State of Florida, U.S.A.