Privacy Policy

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Yemen American Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

By visiting our website or providing us with your information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you when you:

• Make a donation.
• Sign up for our newsletter ("Join Us").
• Contact us through our contact forms.
• Inquire about a partnership.

The information we collect may include:

• Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Donation Information: Donation amount, transaction details, and payment information (processed securely by our payment provider, Stripe. We do not store your credit card details).
• Communication Information: Any information you provide in your messages to us.
• Technical Information (Non-Personal): As with most websites, we collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, and how you interact with our site via tools like Google Analytics. This helps us understand our website traffic and improve the user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to operate our foundation and carry out our mission. This includes:

• Processing your donations and sending you tax-deductible receipts.
• Sending you email updates and newsletters if you have opted in.
• Responding to your inquiries and requests.
• Maintaining internal records for legal and financial auditing purposes (e.g., IRS 501(c)(3) requirements).
• Analyzing website performance to improve our operations.

How We Protect Your Information

Protecting your information is a top priority. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of your information. All donation processing is handled by Stripe, a certified PCI Level 1 Service Provider, which is the most stringent level of certification available in the payments industry.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We will only share your information if required by law or as necessary to process your donation (e.g., sharing with Stripe).

Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send.
• Access or Correct: You may contact us at any time to request access to or correction of the personal information we have on file for you.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses "cookies" (small data files stored on your browser) and Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our site. This is non-personal, aggregated data that helps us see which pages are popular, how people find us, and how we can make the site better. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you wish.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always indicate the latest version.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us.