Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 1, 2025

1. Introduction

The Revah Family Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the “Website”), use our services, or interact with us in other ways.

Contact Information:
• Organization: Revah Family Foundation
• Email: Insert email address
• Address: Insert foundation address

By using our Website or providing us with your information, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
• Contact us through forms or email
• Apply for scholarships or financial aid
• Make donations or inquiries about donations
• Participate in our programs or events
• Register for foundation activities

This information may include:
• Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
• Educational background and academic records (for scholarship applications)
• Financial information (for scholarship applications and donations)
• Demographic information
• Communication preferences

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:
• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our Website
• Referring websites
• Date and time of visits

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:
• Educational institutions (for scholarship verification)
• Payment processors (for donation processing)
• Social media platforms (if you interact with us through these channels)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Foundation Operations
• To evaluate scholarship and financial aid applications
• To process donations and maintain donor records
• To communicate with beneficiaries, donors, and stakeholders
• To provide information about our programs and activities
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3.2 Website Functionality
• To improve and maintain our Website
• To analyze Website usage and performance
• To customize your experience on our Website
• To ensure Website security and prevent fraud

3.3 Communications
• To send newsletters and updates about our work
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• To notify you about changes to our policies or services
• To send information about events and programs that may interest you

3.4 Legal Compliance
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• To respond to legal processes and governmental requests
• To protect our rights and the rights of others
• To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our operations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:
• Consent: When you have given clear consent for specific processing activities
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for scholarship agreements or donation processing
• Legitimate Interests: For our charitable purposes, website administration, and communications
• Legal Obligation: When required by law to process certain information

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Educational Institutions
• With Moraitis School and Georgetown University for scholarship administration and verification
• With other educational institutions for scholarship program purposes

5.2 Service Providers
• With trusted third-party service providers who assist in our operations (website hosting, payment processing, email services)
• These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes

5.3 Animal Welfare Organizations
• With partner animal welfare organizations when relevant to our charitable activities
• Only with appropriate data sharing agreements in place

5.4 Legal Requirements
• When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• In connection with legal proceedings

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use
• Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and track campaign effectiveness

6.2 Cookie Management

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
• Secure data encryption during transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Restricted access to personal information
• Staff training on data protection practices

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Specific retention periods include:
• Donor information: Maintained for tax and regulatory compliance (typically 7 years)
• Scholarship applications: Retained for the duration of the scholarship program plus 3 years
• Website analytics: Typically retained for 2 years
• Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

9.1 General Rights
• Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

9.2 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right not to be subject to automated decision-making
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

9.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 1. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in different countries. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
• Posting the updated policy on our Website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Revah Family Foundation
• Email: info@revahfamily.foundation
• Address: 1 Lampousas Street, 1095 Nicosia, Cyprus

For EU residents, if you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy legislation. It is recommended to have this policy reviewed by legal counsel to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction.