Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what data we collect.

Last updated: December 2025

IntroductionInformation We CollectHow We Use Your InformationInformation SharingData SecurityYour RightsContact Us

Introduction

Golden Roots Heritage Foundation ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a donation to support Italian cultural heritage preservation.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

  • Name and contact information (email, phone, postal address)
  • Financial information for donations (via secure third-party processors)
  • Communication preferences
  • Information you voluntarily provide when contacting us

Automatically Collected

  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and approximate location
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Referring website information

How We Use Your Information

1
Process and acknowledge donations
2
Send updates about our restoration projects
3
Respond to your inquiries and requests
4
Improve our website and services
5
Comply with legal obligations
6
Provide tax receipts and Gift Aid claims

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information with:

  • Payment processors to complete donations securely (Stripe)
  • Service providers who assist with our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
  • Regulatory authorities when required by law
  • HMRC for Gift Aid claims (UK donors only)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

SSL Encryption
All data is encrypted in transit
Secure Storage
Data stored on protected servers
Access Controls
Limited staff access to data

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
Opt out of marketing communications
Data portability - receive your data in a structured format
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please get in touch.

Contact Us

We will respond to your request within 30 days. For urgent matters, please indicate this in your subject line.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.

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