Introduction

At Good As Gold Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data. By using our website https://www.goodasgoldfoundation.org, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, phone number, and postal address, which you may provide through forms, donations, or other interactions on our site.

• Financial Information: Any payment or donation is securely processed through trusted third-party providers. We do not store complete payment details.

• Technical Information: We collect information about your device, browser, IP address, and usage behavior (such as pages visited and time spent on the site) through cookies and tools like Google Analytics.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Process donations, memberships, or event registrations

• Communicate with you through emails, newsletters, or updates

• Improve our website, programs, and user experience

• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

Comments and Interactions

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data provided in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect and prevent spam.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to our website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to download and extract this information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future convenience. These cookies remain for one year.

• We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve functionality.

• You may adjust cookie settings in your browser. Disabling cookies, however, may affect your experience on our site.

Data Security

We are committed to safeguarding your data. Our website uses industry-standard security measures such as encryption and restricted access protocols.
While no system can guarantee absolute protection, we continuously strive to ensure your information remains secure.

Embedded Content

Articles or pages on our site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles) from third-party websites. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the content, just as if you visited their site directly.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or to meet legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

• Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely to facilitate seamless interactions.

• Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for their username). Website administrators can also access and manage this data.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments on our site, you have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

• Request the deletion of your personal data (except where we are legally required to retain it)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@goodasgoldfoundation.org.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be analyzed through an automated spam detection service to ensure the safety and integrity of our platform.