Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
MawaGaza (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit www.mawagaza.com or use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information: When you contact us or submit forms, we may collect your name, email, and any information you choose to provide.

Shelter Submissions: If you submit shelter-related data, we collect the content you provide (location, utilities, safety, etc.).

Usage Data: We may collect non-identifiable usage data like browser type, IP address, and page visits for performance and improvement purposes.

3. Donations and Payment Information
We do not collect or store your credit card or payment details on our servers. All donation transactions are securely processed by third-party payment providers:

PayPal – Privacy Policy

Stripe – Privacy Policy

Your interaction with these services is governed by their respective policies. Please review them before submitting payment details.

4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:

Operate and maintain our platform and services

Communicate with you if you reach out

Update and share shelter data (in anonymized form) to support humanitarian coordination

Improve website performance and accessibility

5. Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., email systems, analytics platforms)

Legal authorities if required to comply with applicable laws or valid requests

6. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

7. Your Rights
Depending on your country or region, you may have the right to:

Access or request a copy of your data

Request correction or deletion of your data

Object to how we use your data

You can request this by contacting us at: mawa@mawagaza.com

8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under that age.

9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us at:
Email: mawa@mawagaza.com
Website: www.mawagaza.com