Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2, 2026.

World NGO Day (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with www.WorldNGODay.org (the “Website”).

This Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018
  • Applicable U.S. privacy laws

Other relevant international data protection standards

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you voluntarily interact with the Website, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organization or affiliation
  • Country or region
  • Information submitted through contact forms or subscriptions

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Approximate geographic location (country/region)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction data
  • Referral source

This data is collected using cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and operate the Website
  • To respond to inquiries and messages
  • To send newsletters and updates (with consent)
  • To analyze Website usage and improve content, performance, and user experience
  • To understand audience geography and engagement
  • To ensure Website security and prevent misuse

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For users located in the EU and UK, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – when you subscribe to newsletters or submit forms
  • Legitimate interests – to operate, analyze, and improve the Website
  • Legal obligations – where required by law

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

4. Email Communications & Newsletters

If you subscribe to our communications:

  • You will receive emails related to World NGO Day initiatives, updates, or events
  • You may unsubscribe at any time via the link included in each email
  • We do not sell or rent email addresses to third parties

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable Website functionality
  • Analyze traffic and usage behavior
  • Improve performance and content relevance

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some Website features may not function properly without cookies.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website, such as:

  • Email distribution services
  • Website hosting providers
  • Analytics platforms

These providers are authorized to use personal data only as necessary to provide services to us and are required to protect your information.

We do not sell personal data.

7. International Data Transfers

As an international initiative, your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States or European Union.

Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure lawful data transfers, including standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Your Rights

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

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:

World NGO Day / Contact Us page
Website: www.WorldNGODay.org

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.