Privacy Policy

Effective date / last updated: October 15, 2026

01 Introduction

Watan USA (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://watanusa.org and use our services.

Whether you are in the United States or the European Union, this policy outlines your rights and how we comply with applicable data privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

02 Information We Collect

• Personal Data: Includes your name, contact information, payment details, IP address, and any other information you provide when using our services or making donations.
• Usage Data: Data automatically collected about your interaction with our website, such as browser type, IP address, pages viewed, and time spent.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Small files stored on your device to improve your experience and gather analytics.

03 How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Deliver and maintain our charitable services and website.
• Manage your donations and communication preferences.
• Provide updates about our campaigns, events, and fundraising activities.
• Comply with legal obligations and address inquiries.
• Analyze trends and improve our services.

04 Your Privacy Rights

For EU Residents (GDPR)

• Right to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your personal data.
• Right to withdraw consent and object to data processing.
• Right to data portability and lodge complaints with authorities.

For California Residents (CCPA)

• Right to know what personal data is collected and how it is used.
• Right to request deletion of personal data (with some exceptions).
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal data (Watan USA does not sell personal data).
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

05 Sharing Your Information

Watan USA does not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers assisting us in delivering services.
• Legal authorities when required by law.
• Third parties in the event of organizational changes (e.g., mergers).

06 Data Security

We use appropriate industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

07 Data Retention

Your information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here or comply with legal requirements.

08 International Data Transfers

When transferring data outside the EU, Watan USA ensures compliance with GDPR safeguards.

09 Cookies

You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings; disabling cookies may impact site functionality.

10 Contact Information

11 Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website.