Privacy Policy
Protecting Your Privacy and Trust
Global CyberSafe is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, donors, volunteers, partners, students, families, and community members. As a nonprofit organization focused on cybersecurity awareness, digital literacy, and educational empowerment, we understand the importance of responsible data practices and online safety.
This Privacy Policy explains how Global CyberSafe may collect, use, protect, and manage information when you visit our website, contact us, make a donation, volunteer, partner with us, or participate in our programs.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We May Collect
Global CyberSafe may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through our website forms, email communications, donation links, volunteer inquiries, partnership requests, or program participation.
Information we may collect includes:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number, if provided
- Mailing address, if provided
- Organization or school name, if applicable
- Donation-related information
- Volunteer or partnership interests
- Messages, questions, or comments you submit
We may also collect basic technical information, such as browser type, device type, pages visited, and general website usage information to help improve our website and services.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to support our nonprofit mission and communicate with people who engage with Global CyberSafe.
We may use information to:
- Respond to questions, messages, or requests
- Process donations and provide donation receipts
- Communicate with volunteers, donors, partners, and supporters
- Coordinate educational programs, workshops, and community initiatives
- Share updates about our mission, programs, and impact
- Improve our website, outreach, and communication efforts
- Maintain records required for nonprofit administration
- Protect the security and integrity of our website and organization
Donations and Payment Processing
Donations made through our website may be processed by third-party payment providers, such as Stripe. Global CyberSafe does not directly store full credit card numbers or complete payment card details on our website.
Payment processors may collect and process payment information according to their own privacy policies and security practices. We encourage donors to review the privacy policy of any third-party payment provider used during the donation process.
Contact Forms and Email Communication
If you submit a contact form or send us an email, we may use the information you provide to respond to your message, answer your questions, discuss collaboration opportunities, provide support, or follow up about our programs.
We do not sell your contact information. We only use it for mission-related communication and organizational purposes.
Volunteers, Partners, and Program Participants
If you express interest in volunteering, partnering, mentoring, sponsoring, or participating in Global CyberSafe programs, we may use your information to evaluate opportunities, coordinate communication, and support program planning.
We may request additional information when needed for specific programs, events, or partnerships. Any additional information will be used only for appropriate nonprofit and program-related purposes.
Children and Youth Privacy
Global CyberSafe’s mission includes supporting youth education, digital literacy, and online safety. We care deeply about protecting the privacy of children and young people.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through our website without appropriate parental, guardian, or school involvement when required.
If we learn that personal information from a child has been collected without proper consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete or correct that information.
How We Protect Information
Global CyberSafe takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no website, email system, or online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We encourage users to practice safe online behavior and avoid sending sensitive personal information through unsecured channels.
Sharing of Information
Global CyberSafe does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share limited information only when necessary, such as:
- With service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or manage communications
- With partners involved in approved programs, events, or educational initiatives
- When required by law, legal process, or regulatory obligations
- When necessary to protect the safety, rights, or security of Global CyberSafe or others
When we work with service providers or partners, we expect them to use information responsibly and only for the purpose of supporting our mission-related activities.
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites, donation platforms, educational resources, partner organizations, or external services.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or basic analytics tools to understand website traffic, improve user experience, and maintain website functionality.
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Your Choices
You may contact Global CyberSafe to request that we update, correct, or delete certain personal information you have provided to us.
You may also choose not to receive certain communications from us by contacting us directly.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for nonprofit operations, donor records, communication, program administration, legal compliance, and mission-related purposes.
International Users
If you access our website or communicate with us from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or in other locations where our organization, partners, or service providers operate.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
Global CyberSafe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our programs, website, services, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Global CyberSafe handles personal information, please contact us:
Email: info@globalcybersafe.org
Partnerships: partnerships@globalcybersafe.org
Secretary: secretary@globalcybersafe.org
Effective Date: January 1, 2026