Global Mercy Foundation
Website: http://g-m-foundation.com
Last Updated: [4-3-2026]

1. Who We Are

Global Mercy Foundation is a U.S.-registered nonprofit corporation established in the State of New Mexico under Filing Number 0008080129.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency and accountability in accordance with applicable U.S. and European data protection laws.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

A. Personal Information

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and mailing address
Donation details
IP address
Browser/device information

B. Donation & Payment Data

When you make a donation, payment processing is handled securely by third-party payment providers. We do not store full credit card details on our servers.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

Your consent
Performance of a contract (e.g., processing donations)
Legal obligation
Legitimate organizational interest

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

Process donations
Issue donation receipts
Communicate updates and impact reports
Respond to inquiries
Improve website functionality
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent personal data.

5. Data Sharing

We may share data only with:

Secure payment processors
Email communication platforms
Website hosting providers
Legal or regulatory authorities when required

All service providers are required to maintain appropriate data protection standards.

6. International Data Transfers

As a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, your information may be transferred and stored in the United States. We implement reasonable safeguards to protect cross-border data transfers in accordance with GDPR principles.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

Improve website performance
Analyze traffic
Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

For EU visitors, a cookie consent mechanism should be enabled.

8. Your Rights (GDPR & U.S. Privacy Rights)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability

California residents may also have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

To exercise your rights, contact:
info@g-m-foundation.com

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

Legal compliance
Accounting and financial reporting
Donor record maintenance

Financial records may be retained as required under U.S. nonprofit compliance regulations.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.