Privacy Policy

Savannah Water Project (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 85-2030151) dedicated to improving access to clean water and supporting sustainable water solutions in communities around the world.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you visit our website, make a donation, subscribe to communications, submit forms, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Organization name
• Donation information
• Communication preferences
• Areas of interest
• Messages, inquiries, or feedback submitted through our forms

You may provide this information when:

• Making a donation
• Subscribing to newsletters or updates
• Completing a contact form
• Participating in campaigns, events, or fundraising activities
• Requesting information about our programs and services

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits
• Website interaction information

Some of this information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies, subject to your cookie preferences and applicable law.

We may use personal information to:

• Process and acknowledge donations
• Provide donation receipts and records
• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Communicate about our programs, projects, and impact
• Send newsletters and updates when you choose to receive them
• Improve our website, services, and user experience
• Monitor website performance and effectiveness
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, and recordkeeping obligations
• Protect the security and integrity of our systems and operations

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Donations made through our website may be processed by trusted third-party payment and donation service providers.

Payment information submitted during the donation process is handled directly by those providers in accordance with their own privacy and security practices.

Savannah Water Project does not store complete payment card numbers or other sensitive payment credentials on its own systems.

We use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, enhance user experience, understand website usage, and improve our services.

Some cookies are necessary for the operation of the website. Other cookies may be used for analytics and performance measurement.

Where required by law, you will be provided with options to accept, reject, or manage certain categories of cookies. You may also adjust your browser settings to control cookies, although doing so may affect website functionality.

For additional information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

We may share information with trusted third parties that help us operate our organization and website, including providers that assist with:

• Donation processing
• Payment processing
• Email communications
• Data storage
• Website hosting
• Security and fraud prevention
• Analytics and website performance
• Form management and supporter engagement

We may also disclose information:

• To comply with applicable laws or legal obligations
• To respond to lawful requests from governmental authorities
• To protect our rights, property, supporters, staff, volunteers, or the public
• In connection with organizational restructuring, merger, or asset transfer, if applicable

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms that are not owned or controlled by Savannah Water Project.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Process donations and maintain donor records
• Provide requested services and communications
• Comply with legal, accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal obligations.

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect personal information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. As a result, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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

• Request access to personal information we maintain about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of personal information where appropriate
• Withdraw consent for certain processing activities
• Opt out of marketing or promotional communications
• Manage cookie preferences

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided personal information may contact us for assistance.

Savannah Water Project is based in the United States.

If you access our website from outside the United States, information you provide may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

By using the website and providing information, you acknowledge and consent to such transfers where permitted by applicable law.

Savannah Water Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

EIN: 85-2030151

Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by applicable law. Donors should consult their tax advisors regarding the deductibility of charitable contributions.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, regulatory, or organizational changes.

Any updates will be posted on this page along with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: