Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2024

Make It Happen ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to www.makeithappennow.org ("the Website").
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights available to you.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect personal information only when you contact us through the Website’s contact form:

Full name
Email address
Message content

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and operating system
Pages viewed and time spent on each page
Date, time, and duration of visit
Device information

This information is collected for analytics and security purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Respond to your inquiries
Provide services or information you requested
Improve the Website and user experience
Analyze website performance and usage trends

We do not use your information for profiling or automated decision-making.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the Website.
Google Analytics collects anonymous, aggregated data such as:

Number of visitors
Pages viewed
Traffic source
Time spent on site

Google Analytics uses cookies to function.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

Learn more at Google’s Privacy Policy (Google LLC).

4. Data Retention

Contact form submissions: stored for up to 30 days after responding.
Google Analytics data: stored for 26 months (default retention period).

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share data only with:

Google Analytics (anonymous analytics data)
Service providers such as hosting providers or email providers, strictly for operational purposes

We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

SSL (HTTPS) encryption
Restricted access to personal data
Regular security updates

However, despite our efforts, no online system is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

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

Access your personal information
Correct inaccuracies
Request deletion of your data
Object to certain types of processing
Request a copy of your data (data portability)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [insert email here]

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents may:

Request information about the data collected
Request deletion of personal information
Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell data)

9. European Union Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, you have additional rights under GDPR:

Right to be forgotten
Right to data portability
Right to object to automated processing
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You may exercise these rights by contacting us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred and processed on servers located outside your country of residence, including Israel and the United States.
By using the Website, you consent to this transfer.

11. Cookies

We use cookies to:

Remember user preferences
Improve performance and user experience
Analyze site usage (via Google Analytics)

You may disable cookies via your browser settings.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

13. Links to External Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

14. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for individuals under 18.
We do not knowingly collect information from children.

15. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights: