Privacy Policy

UNICEF ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you make donations via cryptocurrency (BTC, USDT) or bank transfer through our website.

1. Information We Collect

When you make a donation or interact with our website, we may collect:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, country of residence.
• Donation Details: Amount, donation frequency (monthly/one-time), payment method (BTC, USDT, Bank).
• Blockchain Transaction Data: For crypto donations, we record the transaction hash and wallet address for verification purposes only.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information (collected via cookies to improve user experience).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Processing and confirming your donation (including sending receipts).
• Communicating with you about your donation, UNICEF programs, and impact reports (you may opt out anytime).
• Complying with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and internal audit requirements.
• Improving our website and donation experience.
• Responding to your inquiries via email or contact forms.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

• Contractual necessity: To process your donation and issue receipts.
• Legitimate interests: To communicate with donors and improve our services.
• Legal obligations: To comply with financial regulations.
• Consent: For marketing communications where required.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

UNICEF does not share your personal data with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Payment processors (banking partners), email service providers, and IT hosting services under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
• Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions.

We never sell or rent donor information to advertisers or political organizations.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption (SSL/TLS), access controls, and regular security audits. Crypto addresses displayed on our site are verified and monitored. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure; you share data at your own risk.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
• Objection: Opt out of marketing communications.

To exercise any rights, please contact us at Unicefonline1@gmail.com with "Privacy Request" in the subject line.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses essential cookies to remember your donation preferences (e.g., amount, language) and analytical cookies to understand site usage. You can disable cookies via browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

8. Retention of Data

We retain donor records for a minimum of 7 years to comply with financial audit and tax laws. Blockchain transaction data is stored permanently on public ledgers, but we do not link wallet addresses to personal identifiers unless necessary for verification.

9. International Data Transfers

UNICEF operates globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place for such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are directed to individuals aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.