Privacy Policy for The Chowthee Foundation
Last Updated: 03 November 2025
Your trust is the foundation of our mission. The Chowthee Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what we collect and how we use it. This Privacy Policy applies to our website, https://thechowtheefoundation.org/ (the “Site”), and all services we provide.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information You Provide Directly: When you make a donation, purchase a product from our Impact Store, or subscribe to our updates, you provide us with personal information such as your name, email address, and billing information.
- Financial Information: We do not store your full credit card or debit card details. All payments are processed securely through our third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
- Technical Information: When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with our pages. We collect this information using cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process Transactions: To securely process your donations and purchases from our Impact Store.
- Communicate with You: To send you transaction receipts, progress reports, and marketing communications (if you have opted in to receive them).
- Improve Our Services: To analyze website usage and performance, helping us improve our Site experience and program effectiveness.
- Marketing and Outreach: To run advertising campaigns, including through our Google Ads grant, to reach new supporters and raise awareness for our mission.
3. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We only share it with trusted third-party partners who help us operate, including:
- Payment Processors: To securely handle donations and payments.
- Analytics Providers: Like Google Analytics, to understand website traffic.
- Marketing Platforms: To manage our advertising and email communications.
- Vital Modo AI: Our Site promotes the use of Vital Modo (vitalmodo.com), an AI-driven symptom checker. If you choose to use their service, you will be subject to Vital Modo’s own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We do not receive any personal health data you may enter into their system.
4. Your Rights and Choices
In accordance with New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal and operational requirements.
- Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the footer.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to help our Site function correctly, analyze performance, and deliver relevant advertising. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@thechowtheefoundation.org