Privacy Policy (Last updated 7 April 2023) Gratis application will hereto be referred to as the “App” The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform our users (“you”) about our online collection and use of information via this App. By using this App, you understand and agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy. Collection of Information When you use the App, we collect certain kinds of information as part of the App’s general operation, such as your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender and profile image. We may also collect navigational information, including information about the pages that you view, your contacts, the links you click, and certain other actions taken in connection with the App. To the extent that we share this type of information externally, we do so only on an anonymous basis. We do not collect personally-identifiable information from you unless you knowingly provide it to us. If you personalize your profile, create an account, or provide grant preferences, for example, we may collect information such as your full name, address, telephone number, email address, profile image and the subject of inquiry. We may combine your visit and navigational information with the personal information that you provide for internal purposes. It is always your choice whether to provide us with personally-identifiable information that we request, but the use of certain features, such as registering an account, or making a donation will not be available without such information from you. Use of cookies and similar technologies We may use cookies, small text files that are sent to your web browser and stored on your computer’s hard drive, to improve and personalize your experience on our App. Cookies contain information that can later be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you. The information that cookies collect may include the date and time of your visit, your registration information, and your navigational and funding or purchase history. In some cases, our third party service providers may use cookies on the App. We have no access to or control over these cookies. The Privacy Policy covers only our use of cookies, it does not cover the use of cookies by third parties. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser to decline cookies. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to sign in or use other interactive features of the App and services that depend on cookies. Use of information We may use your personal information to operate and improve the App, to process your transactions, to provide customer service, to perform analysis aimed at improving the Services and to display content that is customized to your preferences. We also use personal information to communicate with you. We may send transaction-related communications such as welcome notices and donation confirmations. We may also send you surveys or other marketing communications to inform you of new programs or services that may be of interest. If you do not wish to receive marketing communications, you may contact us at help@givegratis.org. Sharing of information Except as disclosed in the Privacy Policy, we do not share your personal information with any outside parties. We may share your personal information with service providers who perform services on our behalf. For example, we may hire other companies to handle the processing of payments, to provide data storage, to host websites, to assist us in directing marketing, to conduct audits, etc. Those companies will be provided only the personal information they need to provide the service and may not use it for any other purpose, and must maintain its confidentiality. We may share your personal information with our corporate group, including subsidiaries and divisions with Global Giving, a 501(c)(3) public charity affiliated with us, all of whom may use your information for the purposes disclosed herein. We reserve the right to disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in the good-faith belief that such action is reasonably necessary to comply with legal process, respond to claims, or protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, employees, customers, or the public. Accessing your information The security or your personal information is important to us. We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect your personal information. No method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If a password is used to protect your account and personal information, it is your responsibility to keep your password confidential. Children We do not intend to solicit or collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are under 13, you should not use or enter information on the App, including without limitation, any interactive areas on the App. Links We may link to third party websites, which have different privacy policies and practices from ours. We assume no responsibility for the policies or practices of such linked sites, and encourage you to become acquainted with them prior to use. Changes to this privacy policy We reserve the right to change the terms of this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will revise the “last updated” date at the top of the policy. If there are material changes to the statement or in how the App may use your personal information, we will notify you prominently by posting a notice of such changes in our home page or by sending you an email. We encourage you to review this policy whenever you visit the App. If you have any questions about these terms, please direct to help@givegratis.org.