THE GLOBAL CITIZEN FOUNDATION, INC.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 26, 2026
EIN: 61-2247103
The Global Citizen Foundation, Inc. (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Pine Grove, California. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you share with us when you visit our website at theglobalcitizenfoundation.com (the “Site”) or interact with our programs and services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a) Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us, make a donation, or sign up for communications, you may provide us with:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation amount and payment information (processed securely through Zeffy — see Section 4)
- Any other information you choose to include in messages to us
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website or search terms
- Device type and operating system
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including Google Analytics (see Section 5).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries, questions, and correspondence
- To process donations and issue tax receipts
- To send updates about our programs, initiatives, and events (only with your consent)
- To improve the performance and content of our Site
- To comply with legal obligations applicable to nonprofit organizations
- To protect the security and integrity of our Site and operations
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
3. How We Share Your Information
The Global Citizen Foundation does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With trusted service providers who assist in our operations (such as Zeffy for donation processing and Google Analytics for website analytics), who are contractually obligated to protect your information
- When required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Foundation, our staff, our donors, or the public
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, in which case we will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy
We will never share donor information with other nonprofits, commercial entities, or political organizations for marketing or solicitation purposes.
4. Donation Processing — Zeffy
All donations made through our Site are processed by Zeffy, a third-party platform. When you make a donation, you are subject to Zeffy’s Privacy Policy in addition to ours. We encourage you to review Zeffy’s privacy practices at zeffy.com. The Global Citizen Foundation does not store your full credit card or payment information on our systems.
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about your visit, such as pages viewed, time spent, and general location. This data helps us improve our Site and better serve our audience.
Google Analytics may place cookies on your browser. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
For more information on how Google uses data collected through Analytics, visit: google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
6. Cookies
Our Site may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.
Types of cookies we may use:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, and to resolve disputes. Donor records are retained in accordance with IRS requirements for nonprofit organizations (generally a minimum of seven years). You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us (see Section 11).
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect the personal information we hold from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure email practices, limited internal access to donor data, and use of reputable third-party processors with their own security protocols.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information, and we encourage you to exercise caution when sharing personal information online.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and programs are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites, including partner organizations, donation platforms, and social media channels (such as YouTube). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time
- The right to data portability (where applicable under law)
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For more information or to exercise your rights, please contact us using the information in Section 13.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you directly.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
The Global Citizen Foundation, Inc.
Physical Address: 20529 Lookout Road, Pine Grove, California 95665
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 580, Pine Grove, California 95665
Email: greggory.cates@theglobalcitizenfoundation.com
Website: theglobalcitizenfoundation.com
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.
The Global Citizen Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization | EIN: 61-2247103
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.