Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 07/31/2025
Welcome to the Free Kalmykia Foundation website. We value your privacy and are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
a. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through cookies and similar technologies. This data may include:
- Usage data: Such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs.
- Device information: Including browser type, operating system, and IP address.
b. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as the pages you visit, how long you stay, and the links you click. This information is used solely for improving our site and services. Data collected by Google Analytics is anonymized and does not personally identify you.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device to enhance your experience on our website. We use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality and navigation.
- Analyze how the website is used through aggregated, non-personal information.
- Provide a better user experience by remembering preferences.
You will see a cookie consent banner on your first visit, where you have the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Please be aware that essential cookies that ensure the proper functioning of the site may still be used.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Improve the content and performance of our website.
- Analyze trends and user behavior to enhance our services.
- Ensure the security and integrity of our website.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except when required by law or for the purpose of providing a service (such as processing online donations via secure third-party providers).
4. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links or integrations with third-party services, such as Google Analytics and donation processing platforms (e.g., PayPal). These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your data. We encourage you to review those policies for more information.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information collected on our website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as accessing, correcting, or deleting your information. If you have any questions about your data or would like to exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: board@freekalmykia.org