Gateway Women’s Care (“Gateway”) is committed to protecting your privacy, especially in connection with online giving and donations. This Privacy Policy explains how Gateway collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit Gateway’s website, GatewayFriends.Care (the “Site”), and make contributions through our platform.

By using Gateway’s Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information Collected

Gateway may collect information about you in a variety of ways, particularly in connection with donations.

a. Personal Information and Data

Personally identifiable information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number

This information is collected when you:

  • Make a donation
  • Fill out forms
  • Subscribe to communications
  • Contact Gateway

b. Payment Information

When you make a donation, payment information (such as credit/debit card details or bank account information) is collected and processed securely by Gateway’s third-party payment processors. Gateway does not store full payment card details on its servers.

c. Donation Information

Gateway may collect:

  • Donation amount
  • Frequency of donation (one-time or recurring)
  • Donation history
  • Designations or preferences associated with your gift

d. Usage Data

Information automatically collected when you visit the Site may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and interactions

e. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies and similar technologies are used to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and improve functionality. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the website may not function properly.

2. How Your Information Is Used

Collected information may be used to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations
  • Provide receipts for tax and recordkeeping purposes
  • Communicate with you about your contributions
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support
  • Improve Gateway’s website and services
  • Send updates, newsletters, or fundraising communications (you may opt out at any time)
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations related to charitable giving

3. Sharing Your Information

Gateway does not sell or rent your personal information. Your information may be shared only as necessary to support Gateway operations and comply with regulations:

  • Payment Processors: To securely process donations
  • Service Providers: For email delivery, data hosting, and analytics
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • Protection: To protect our rights, donors, and the integrity of our organization

4. Data Security

Gateway takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal and donation information. This includes using secure encryption technologies (such as SSL) during data transmission.

However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

5. Donor Privacy and Confidentiality

Gateway respects donor privacy and adheres to widely accepted donor privacy principles:

  • Donor information is kept confidential and used only for its intended purpose
  • Gateway does not publicly disclose personal donor information without consent, except where required by law
  • Donors may choose to remain anonymous where applicable

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Request access to the personal information Gateway holds about you
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and recordkeeping requirements
  • Opt out of receiving fundraising or promotional communications

To exercise these rights, please contact Gateway using the information below.

7. Record Retention

Gateway retains donation and personal data as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Gateway’s Site may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party tools (such as donation platforms). Gateway is not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

9. Children’s Privacy

Gateway’s website is not intended for children under the age of 13. Personal information from children is not knowingly collected without parental consent.

10. Compliance with Online Giving Regulations

Gateway is committed to complying with applicable laws and standards governing online donations and charitable giving, including:

  • Transparency in how donations are collected and used
  • Secure processing of financial transactions
  • Proper recordkeeping and receipting for contributions
  • Protection of donor data in accordance with applicable privacy laws

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Gateway may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contacting Gateway

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Gateway’s practices:

Gateway Women’s Care
4700 Falls of Neuse Rd. – Suite 155
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-873-2440
FinanceAdmin@GatewayWomens.Care