Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 5, 2026
Last Updated: May 5, 2026
1. Introduction
Global Emergency Relief, Recovery & Reconstruction ("GER3," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust of our donors, partners, volunteers, and website visitors.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.ger3.org] (the “Site”), interact with us, or engage with our services.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
Full name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Payment information (processed via secure third-party providers)
Donation history
Volunteer or employment application details
Any information submitted through forms or communications
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website URLs
C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve website functionality
Analyze user behavior
Enhance user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process donations and provide receipts
Communicate updates, newsletters, and impact reports
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Improve our website and services
Maintain internal records
Comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with:
Service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms)
Legal authorities when required by law
Partners strictly for mission-related purposes (with appropriate safeguards)
All third-party vendors are required to protect your data.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
7. Your Rights and Choices
A. General Rights
You may:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Opt out of communications at any time
B. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Know what personal data we collect
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of data sharing (note: we do not sell data)
Non-discrimination for exercising rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@ger3.org
8. Email Communications
We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act:
You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails
We do not send misleading communications
9. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
Our Site is not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. International Users
If you access our Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Global Emergency Relief, Recovery & Reconstruction (GER3)
965 Red Gate Road Boyce, VA 22620
Email: info@ger3.org
14. Donor Privacy Commitment
As a nonprofit organization, we respect donor privacy and:
Do not sell or trade donor information
Use donor data only for mission-related purposes
Honor donor anonymity requests
15. Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring this Privacy Policy is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Please contact us if you require this policy in an alternative format.