ZuluNest Privacy Policy Last Updated: September 1, 2023
Welcome to ZuluNest's Privacy Policy. This document outlines how we gather, use, and share information on our online platforms and assets, including websites and mobile applications, owned and operated by ZuluNest, Inc. ("ZuluNest," "we," "us," or "our"). This policy covers our website, www.zulunest.com, and its related services (collectively referred to as the "Site"). The Site provides a digital platform that allows qualified charitable organizations and other entities ("Fundraisers") to raise funds from visitors to the Site ("Donors") through the sale of products or services or by requesting contributions for their missions. The Site also offers associated services (collectively referred to as the "Services"). ZuluNest, Inc. provides technology solely to facilitate interactions between Fundraisers and Donors or other users, without directly participating in fundraising activities or interactions resulting from the Services.
By accessing the Site or using the Services, you express your consent to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined in this policy, it is important that you cease using the Site immediately.
I. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information: "Non-Personal Information" related to Site usage and "Personally Identifiable Information" about Site visitors. Non-Personal Information includes automatically gathered data that cannot be used to identify an individual, such as anonymous usage statistics, general demographic data, exit/referring pages and URLs, device types, preferences you provide, preferences generated from the data you provide, and the number of clicks. "Personally Identifiable Information" refers to details submitted by Site visitors that identify or relate to a specific person.
We gather Personally Identifiable Information that you provide, including registration details submitted by Fundraisers (such as name, email, postal address, phone number, organization name, billing information, campaign details), information provided by Donors when engaging with Fundraisers (name, email, postal addresses, and other details requested by Fundraisers), and contact information when you reach out to us with an inquiry (email address, phone number).
Payment information from Donors is not collected by us; those wishing to make a purchase or donate to Fundraisers are directed to Stripe or another third-party payment processor, which handles and processes payment data.
We utilize cookies and similar technology to gather aggregated Non-Personal Information about Site usage across all visitors and to retain your preferences for future visits to the Site. Information provided by your browser or our software application during interaction with the Service—such as the referring website ("referring URL"), browser type, device used, access date and time, and other non-identifying data—is tracked. Cookies, which are small text files with anonymous unique identifiers, are used for this purpose. These cookies are sent from our servers to your browser and stored on your computer's hard drive. They enable us to collect Non-Personal Information and maintain a record of your preferences while using our services, both individually and collectively. We employ both persistent and session cookies; persistent cookies remain on your computer after your session ends until deleted, while session cookies expire when you close your browser. For example, a persistent cookie might help us determine whether you've visited ZuluNest before, allowing us to display basic Service information during your first visit. Further information about cookies is available at www.allaboutcookies.org.
Specific third parties are authorized to place cookies on the Site, providing us with insights into Site usage patterns, user demographics, or enabling relevant advertising. These third parties may gather information about a user's online activities across different sites and time periods, including when accessing our site. Additionally, we may permit third-party service providers to place cookies on the Site for analytical or marketing purposes. For instance, Google Analytics is used to collect information about Site usage, solely for the purpose of improving our Site. Google Analytics does not collect Personally Identifiable Information, and the collected data is not combined with Personally Identifiable Information. We do not control third-party cookie usage or the resulting data and are not responsible for their activities or policies.
Our technology does not respond to "do-not-track" signals sent by your web browser.
II. How We Use Your Information
The data you provide is used for general commercial purposes, including enhancing our Site, expanding our business, strengthening Site and Service security, and presenting our own or third-party products or services that we believe may interest you. This information may also be used to inform you of relevant updates about the Site, Services, or your registered account. Your contact information is used to address inquiries and provide information about products or services.
III. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not trade, share, or disclose Personal Information about our users and Site visitors, except as explained in this Privacy Policy.
We may disclose your information in cases where:
i) you request or authorize it; (ii) the information is required to complete a transaction on your behalf; (iii) the information is disclosed to comply with the law, applicable regulations, governmental or quasi-governmental requests, court orders, subpoenas, enforcement of our Terms of Use or other agreements, or to safeguard our rights, property, safety, or the rights, property, safety of users or others (e.g., for fraud protection, etc.); (iv) the disclosure is part of a purchase, transfer, or sale of services or assets (e.g., if a significant portion of our assets are acquired by another entity, your information may be one of the transferred assets); (v) the information is shared with our agents, external vendors, or service providers to perform functions on our behalf (e.g., data analysis, marketing assistance, customer service, order processing, etc.); (vi) as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy.
Aggregate, non-private, or other Non-Personal Information, such as Site or Services usage statistics, may be shared with our affiliates and third parties.
IV. Data Protection
We implement reasonable technological, administrative, and physical measures to safeguard information within our system against misuse, loss, or alteration. However, no electronic data transmission or storage method is 100% secure. All Site visitors assume the risk of disclosing information online. If we receive instructions using your log-in information, we will consider it authorized by you.
This Privacy Policy provides insight into ZuluNest's practices regarding information collection, usage, and sharing.
V. External Links
ZuluNest may allow external parties to link to this Site or display links to their websites on ours. It's important to emphasize that these linked sites are not endorsed by us. Given that these sites are beyond our direct control, visitors to our Site acknowledge and assume any associated risks. These third-party sites operate under separate and independent privacy policies. Before providing any information, we recommend reviewing their privacy policies. ZuluNest bears no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these external sites.
The Site may include advertisements or sponsorships provided by third parties, including ZuluNest itself or entities affiliated with ZuluNest. We do not endorse companies placing such advertisements or sponsorships and disclaim any responsibility for Personally Identifiable Information collected by advertisements unrelated to the Site or ZuluNest.
VI. Managing Your Information and Choices
Registered users can update, modify, or delete their information by logging into their accounts.
All users have the option to unsubscribe or opt out of receiving promotional emails from ZuluNest. You can achieve this by sending an email to support@zulunest.com with the subject "UNSUBSCRIBE," or by following the instructions provided in any email received from us.
You have the ability to delete or block cookies by adjusting your browser settings to reject all cookies or accept them only from specific sites. However, please note that blocking cookies may impact the Site's performance, and certain features may not function optimally.
VII. Privacy for Children
This Site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please refrain from submitting any information to us. ZuluNest does not knowingly collect information from individuals under 13 years of age. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from someone under 13, we will promptly delete it. Furthermore, visitors under the age of 18 are prohibited from creating accounts on the Site or utilizing the Services.
VIII. California Residents' Notice
Your California Privacy Rights: Certain California residents may request disclosure about how we share specific categories of information with others for marketing purposes. To receive a copy of this notice, kindly send an email to support@zulunest.com with the subject "CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS."
California Consumer Privacy Act: ZuluNest is currently not required to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We will update this Privacy Policy if our obligations change under the CCPA.
IX. Nevada Residents' Notice
We do not exchange personal information for monetary compensation. If you wish to opt out of any potential future sale of your information, please email us at support@zulunest.com, including your name, postal address, telephone number, and email address, with "Nevada do not sell" in the subject line.
X. Data Processing and International Data Transfers
Our Site is hosted on servers in the United States, and the personal information you provide is stored on these servers. If you access our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to our U.S. servers. Disclosing personal information to us according to this Privacy Policy carries inherent risks. While we strive to comply with laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, we do not assert that our practices fully align with laws outside those jurisdictions governing the collection, security, use, and disclosure of personal information.
XI. Privacy Policy Updates
ZuluNest retains the right to amend our privacy policy at our discretion and at any time. The version of the policy in effect when you use the Site governs how we handle your information. In the event of significant changes, we will publish the revised policy alongside the updated effective date on this Site. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for any modifications.
XII. Contacting Us
Your feedback matters to us. This Site is owned and operated by ZuluNest, Inc. For any inquiries, please direct them to support@zulunest.com.