Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 1, 2025

1. Introduction

At Nurturing Purpose – Empowering Communities to Grow (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy matters.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.nurturingpurpose.org, interact with our chatbot, subscribe to updates, or make a donation.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

Nurturing Purpose – Empowering Communities to Grow is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities through education, health, sustainability, and cultural inclusion programs around the world.We are the data controller responsible for determining how and why your personal information is processed.If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at:
Email: legal@nurturingpurpose.org

3. Data We Collect

We collect only the personal information necessary to fulfill our mission and improve your experience.

Information you provide directly:

• Name, email address, and contact information (via forms, chatbot, or event registrations)

• Donation details (through secure third-party payment processors)

• Volunteer or partnership inquiries

• Messages or feedback sent to us

Information collected automatically:

• Browser type, device, and operating system

• IP address and general location (for analytics and security)

• Cookies and similar technologies (to improve your browsing experience)

We do not collect sensitive personal information unless explicitly required and consented to (e.g., dietary needs for volunteer trips).

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data only for legitimate, mission-related purposes, such as:

• Responding to your messages or chatbot conversations

• Managing donations and providing receipts

• Sending updates, newsletters, or invitations (only with your consent)

• Analyzing engagement to improve our website and communication

• Complying with legal or financial reporting obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent — when you voluntarily provide information or subscribe.

• Contractual necessity — to process donations or event participation.

• Legal obligation — to comply with laws (e.g., tax records for donations).

• Legitimate interest — to operate, protect, and improve our nonprofit services.

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at [insert email].

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your data.
We only share it with trusted partners when necessary, such as:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for secure transactions

• Email service providers for communications

• Website hosting or analytics tools (e.g., Squarespace, Google Analytics)

All partners are required to comply with GDPR and maintain strong data protection measures.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website and chatbot use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and remember preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings or through a cookie consent banner on our site.
Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or as required by law (for example, donation records for tax purposes).

Once no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the right to:

• Access a copy of your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability (where applicable)

• Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@nurturingpurpose.org.

10. Data Security

We implement strong technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and limited access to personal information.
While no system is centirly secure, we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

11. Chatbot Data

If you interact with our Nurturing Purpose chatbot (“Nuru”), we may temporarily store your chat messages to:

• Provide context and improve conversation quality

• Track engagement or interest in specific topics (e.g., volunteering, donations)

All chatbot interactions comply with GDPR principles of consent, purpose limitation, and data minimization.
You can request deletion of your chat data at any time. In order to use our chatbot Nuru, you need to accept the terms and conditions.

12. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected by adequate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or organizational changes.
Any updates will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.”

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Nurturing Purpose – Empowering Communities to Grow
Website: www.nurturingpurpose.org - Contact form