AmpIsrael (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (“Site”), make a donation, or otherwise interact with our services.

By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors).
• Donation history and preferences.
• User account information (if applicable, for volunteers or members).

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device identifiers.
• Browser type, operating system, and referring website.
• Pages visited, time spent, and other usage data.
• Cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics data (see Section 5).

1.3 Sensitive Information

AmpIsrael does not intentionally collect sensitive categories of personal data (e.g., health data, Social Security numbers, political affiliation) unless required by law or explicitly provided with consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To process donations and issue receipts.
• To communicate updates, newsletters, and opportunities to support AmpIsrael.
• To comply with tax, accounting, and legal obligations.
• To improve our Site, campaigns, and supporter experience.
• To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other misuse.
• To comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing laws.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

AmpIsrael does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share limited information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms, cloud hosting providers) that perform services on our behalf.
• Legal Compliance: Government authorities, courts, or regulators when required by law, subpoena, or legal process.
• Fraud Protection: To prevent fraudulent donations, unauthorized transactions, or misuse of nonprofit funds.
• Business Continuity: In the unlikely event of a merger, restructuring, or transfer of nonprofit activities, donor data may be transferred to the successor organization consistent with this Privacy Policy.

4. Data Retention

• Donation records are retained for at least 7 years in compliance with U.S. tax and nonprofit recordkeeping laws.
• Other personal information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy.
• We securely delete or anonymize personal data when it is no longer required.

5. Cookies, Tracking & Analytics

• We use cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to measure traffic, improve performance, and understand user engagement.
• Cookies may store user preferences, session data, and device information.
• We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of donation/payment transactions (via SSL/TLS).
• Restricted access to donor data on a “need-to-know” basis.
• Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities and potential threats.
• Use of reputable third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for all financial transactions.

However, no online system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

7.1 U.S. Residents

When you use the Site, we may automatically collect:

• New York & U.S. Law: You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data where legally applicable.

7.2 California Residents (CCPA)

• Right to know what personal data we collect, use, and share
• Right to request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal data).
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

7.3 EU / UK Residents (GDPR)

• Right to access, correct, or erase personal data.
• Right to restrict or object to processing.
• Right to data portability.
• Right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority.
• To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Insert Email].

8. Children’s Privacy

• The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13.
• We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
• Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities and potential threats.
• If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

9. Email & SMS Communications

• By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from AmpIsrael.
• You may unsubscribe from emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly.
• We comply with CAN-SPAM and U.S. marketing regulations.

10. International Users

If you access our Site from outside the United States:

• Your data will be transferred to and processed in the U.S.
• By using the Site, you consent to this transfer, which may not provide the same level of protection as your home jurisdiction.

11. Third-Party Links

• Our Site may contain links to external websites or services. This Policy does not apply to third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

12. Compliance with Nonprofit & Anti-Terror Financing Laws

AmpIsrael complies with all applicable IRS regulations, U.S. Treasury Department (OFAC) rules, and international nonprofit financing laws.

• Our Site may contain links to external websites or services. This Policy does not apply to third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

13. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted on the Site with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.

14. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

AmpIsrael
Email: [email protected]