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Privacy Policy for Fund Raiser Guide (FundraiserGuide.online)

Last Updated: 23rd August 2025

Welcome to Fund Raiser Guide at https://www.fundraiserguide.online/ (“Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains, in plain language, what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have. It applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our Site and any services, features, or content we provide.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1) Who We Are and Scope of This Policy

This Policy covers data collected directly by us, automatically via the Site (including through cookies and similar technologies), and by service providers we integrate with—such as Blogger, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and Microsoft Clarity. It does not cover third-party websites, apps, or services linked from our Site. Please review their policies separately.

Note on Ads: At the time of writing, we are not running Google AdSense or any other ad network/affiliate program. However, we include AdSense-required disclosures below so that our Policy is ready if/when ads are enabled. We will update this Policy promptly when ad serving begins.

2) What Information We Collect

We collect information in three main ways: you provide it, we collect it automatically, or we receive it from service providers/partners. We aim to collect the minimum data necessary to operate the Site effectively.

A) Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Contact/Email: If you email us or submit a contact form (when enabled), we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
  • Newsletter (if enabled): If you subscribe, we collect your email address and your consent to receive updates.
  • Comments (if enabled): If you comment on posts, we may collect your name, email, website (optional), and comment content. On Blogger, comments may be tied to your Google Account depending on your settings.

B) Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Site, standard server logs and scripts may automatically capture non-personally identifiable information (and, in some regions, IP addresses may be legally treated as personal data). This includes:

  • Device & Browser: Type, version, and settings
  • Operating System & ISP
  • IP Address and Approximate Location (derived from IP)
  • Referring and Exit Pages/URLs
  • Pages Viewed & Clickstream Data
  • Date/Time Stamps & Session Duration
  • Interaction Data: Scrolls, clicks, and other engagement metrics (especially via analytics and Microsoft Clarity)

We use this to operate, secure, and improve the Site, detect fraud/abuse, understand content performance, and fix errors.

C) Data From Our Hosting Platform (Blogger)

Because we host on Blogger (Google):

  • Blogger/Google may place cookies on your device for essential site functionality, security (e.g., fraud prevention and abuse detection), and user preferences (e.g., language).
  • Log information (such as IP address, device/browser data, and the pages you view) may be collected by Blogger/Google to maintain and improve the platform, prevent spam/abuse, and ensure service reliability.
  • If Google Account features (e.g., commenting via Google) are used, Google may process your information according to its own policies.
  • Aggregated, anonymized metrics about site traffic and performance may be available to us via Blogger’s dashboard and Google tools.
  • We do not control Blogger’s independent data collection. Your use of our Site on Blogger is also subject to Google’s policies (e.g., Google Privacy Policy). We encourage you to review the controls available in your Google Account.
D) Data From Integrated Services

  1. Google Tag Manager (GTM)
    GTM itself is a tag management system. It helps us load, organize, and control other tags (like Analytics or future ad tags). GTM does not collect personal information by itself; however, tags deployed through GTM may collect data as described in their respective sections/policies.

  2. Google Search Console
    Search Console provides us with aggregated insights into how our Site appears in Google Search (e.g., search queries, impressions, click-through rates). These insights do not identify individual users. They help us diagnose indexing issues and improve content visibility.

  3. Google Analytics
    We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Analytics may set cookies and collect data such as page views, session duration, approximate geolocation (based on IP), browser/device info, and on-site interactions. We use these insights to improve content and user experience. You can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (search: “Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on”).

  4. Microsoft Clarity
    We use Microsoft Clarity to analyze user interactions (e.g., heatmaps, scroll tracking, click patterns, and session replays). Clarity helps us see how the site is used so we can improve usability and fix issues. Clarity uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize returning users and may record non-sensitive on-page behavior. Clarity applies masking techniques to limit the capture of sensitive content; however, avoid entering sensitive information into free-text fields on the Site.

3) Cookies & Similar Technologies (Detailed Breakdown)

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We (and our partners) use them for functionality, analytics, security, and (in the future) advertising.

Types of Cookies We May Use

  • Strictly Necessary: Required for core functions (navigation, security, load balancing).
  • Preferences/Functional: Remember choices such as language or display settings.
  • Analytics/Performance: Help us measure traffic and understand how users interact with pages (e.g., Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity).
  • Advertising/Personalization (future): If we enable ads, ad partners (e.g., Google) may use cookies to show relevant ads.

First-Party vs Third-Party; Session vs Persistent

  • First-party cookies are set by our domain; third-party cookies are set by partners (e.g., Google, Microsoft).
  • Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain for a set period.

Managing/Controlling Cookies

  • Browser Controls: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings.
  • Private/Incognito Mode: Limits stored data between sessions.
  • Analytics Opt-Out: Use Google’s Analytics opt-out add-on if desired.
  • Consent Banner (EEA/UK): We provide a cookie consent mechanism for users in regions that require it, allowing you to accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies.

Disabling cookies may affect site functionality or prevent certain features from working.

4) Potential Future Advertising (Google AdSense) — Required Disclosures

While ads are not currently active, the following applies if/when we enable advertising:

  • Third-Party Vendors: We may use third-party vendors (including Google) to serve ads.
  • Cookies for Ads: Google (and partners) use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our Site or other sites.
  • DART/Advertising Cookies: Google’s advertising cookies (often referred to as the DoubleClick/DART cookie family) enable Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

  • Your Choices (Opt-Out):

  • Other Ad Networks: If we add any, we will list them here with links to their privacy policies and opt-out pages.

Step-by-Step: Using Google Ads Settings

  1. Visit https://www.google.com/settings/ads (or https://adssettings.google.com/).
  2. Sign in to your Google Account (if you want to manage settings across devices).
  3. Under “Ad Personalization,” toggle OFF to disable personalized ads, or review and adjust the topics/advertisers associated with your profile.
  4. Repeat on each browser/device where you use Google services for consistent results.

Step-by-Step: Using the NAI Opt-Out Page

  1. Go to http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ (for US) or http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ (EU).
  2. The page scans your browser for participating ad cookies.
  3. Choose “Select All” or pick specific companies to opt out of interest-based advertising cookies.
  4. Complete the opt-out process and note that changes apply per browser/device. Repeat on other browsers/devices.

Important: Opt-outs generally rely on cookies. If you clear cookies, use a different device, or switch browsers, repeat the opt-out process.

5) How We Use Information

We use information for:

  • Operating and Securing the Site: Diagnose issues, prevent spam/fraud, and keep services reliable.
  • Improving Content and UX: Analyze what’s popular, fix usability issues, and prioritize helpful topics.
  • Communications: Respond to messages; send optional newsletters/updates (with your consent).
  • Compliance: Meet legal obligations, enforce our terms, and protect our rights and users.

We do not sell your personal information.

6) Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)

Where applicable, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent: e.g., accepting non-essential cookies; subscribing to newsletters.
  • Legitimate Interests: e.g., analytics for site improvement, security, and fraud prevention.
  • Contractual Necessity: Providing the Site/services you request.
  • Legal Obligation: Responding to lawful requests and retaining records as required by law.

7) Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Blogger (hosting), Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Microsoft Clarity, email providers, and security/anti-spam tools—strictly to help us operate and improve the Site.
  • Legal/Compliance: If required by law, court order, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
  • Business Changes: If we undergo a reorganization or similar event, information may transfer as part of that process (we will notify you where required).

We do not sell personal information. We do not share it with third parties for their independent marketing without your consent.

8) International Data Transfers

Our service providers (including Google and Microsoft) may process data in various countries. By using the Site, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws than your own. Where required, we adopt safeguards consistent with applicable law.

9) Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law (e.g., to resolve disputes or enforce agreements). Retention periods vary by data type and context (e.g., server logs vs. email records).

10) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no Internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. Please use the Site with this in mind.

11) Your Privacy Rights & How to Exercise Them (Step-by-Step)

Your rights depend on your location. We honor valid requests under applicable laws.

A) Global Rights (Generally)

  • Access: Ask for a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
  • Restriction: Ask us to limit how we use your data.
  • Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of certain data.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling for analytics (where applicable).
  • Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent (e.g., non-essential cookies or newsletters), withdraw anytime.

How to submit a request (all regions):

  1. Email fundraiserguide.online@gmail.com with the subject “Privacy Request”.
  2. Briefly describe the request (access, correction, deletion, etc.) and include the email address you used on our Site.
  3. We may ask for information to verify your identity.
  4. We aim to respond within 30 days (or the timeframe required by your local law).

B) EU/EEA/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR)

  • You may have additional rights under GDPR/UK GDPR as outlined above.
  • You may also lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority if you believe we have not handled your request properly.
  • Cookie Consent: Use the cookie banner to accept/reject non-essential cookies and revisit your choices at any time (look for “Cookie Settings” on the Site footer or banner, when provided).

C) California (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Right to Know: Request categories and specific pieces of personal information we collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: Ask us to delete personal information (subject to exceptions).
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out of “Sale”/“Sharing” for Cross-Context Behavioral Advertising: We currently do not sell personal information. If we enable advertising/“sharing,” we will provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link where required.
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
  • California request steps:

  1. Email fundraiserguide.online@gmail.com with subject “CCPA Request”.
  2. Specify your request(s) and provide a contact email we can verify.
  3. We will respond within 45 days (or as allowed by law) after verifying your identity.

12) Do Not Track (DNT) and Global Privacy Control (GPC)

Some browsers include Do Not Track or Global Privacy Control settings. Our Site and third-party services may not consistently recognize these signals. Where our consent banner or service providers offer recognition of such signals, we will honor them to the extent technologically feasible and legally required.

13) Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us so we can delete it.

14) Managing Preferences: Consent Banner and Browser-Level Controls

  • Consent Banner (where required): On your first visit (and periodically thereafter), you may see a banner allowing you to accept/reject non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics). You can revisit your choices via “Cookie Settings” if available.
  • Browser Controls: You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Search your browser’s help pages for instructions (e.g., “clear cookies,” “block third-party cookies,” “privacy settings”).
  • Analytics Opt-Out: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out add-on if preferred.
  • Clarity/Script Controls: You may use content blockers or script-blocking browser features to limit session recording tools; note this may affect functionality.

15) Additional Details About Each Tool

Blogger (Google) — Hosting Platform

  • What it does: Hosts our Site, serves pages, stores/serves images, manages comments (if enabled), and provides platform security/anti-abuse features.
  • Data it may collect: IP address, device/browser info, pages viewed, timestamps, referrers, and cookies for site performance and security.
  • How it uses data: To operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Blogger platform; to prevent spam and abuse; and to provide aggregated site performance metrics to publishers like us.
  • Your controls: Manage Google Account privacy settings, browser cookie settings, and our cookie banner preferences (where available).

Google Tag Manager (GTM)

  • What it does: Loads and manages tags/scripts on our Site.
  • Data it collects: GTM does not generally collect personal data itself; it facilitates the deployment of other tools. Logs about tag firing may be collected in aggregate.

Google Search Console

  • What it does: Helps us monitor search visibility and address indexing issues.
  • Data it collects for us: Aggregated, non-identifying search performance data (queries, impressions, clicks, positions). Not used to identify individual users.

Google Analytics

  • What it does: Provides insights about website usage, traffic sources, content performance, and engagement.
  • Data it collects: Page views, sessions, approximate geolocation from IP, device/browser info, referrers, and events like clicks/scrolls if configured.
  • Your controls: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on; cookie banner choices; browser cookie settings.

Microsoft Clarity

  • What it does: Offers heatmaps and session replays so we can see how users interact with pages, enabling usability improvements.
  • Data it collects: On-page interactions, scroll depth, clicks/taps, device/browser data, and performance metrics. Clarity uses masking to avoid collecting sensitive content where configured.
  • Your controls: Use our cookie banner (where applicable), adjust browser cookie/script settings, or use privacy tools that limit session recording scripts.

16) Data Sources We Rely On

  • You: Information you provide directly (email, comments, forms).
  • Automated Technologies: Cookies, logs, analytics, Microsoft Clarity interaction data.
  • Hosting Platform (Blogger/Google): Operational logs, security/anti-abuse signals, platform analytics.
  • Analytics/Search Tools: Aggregated site usage and search performance (Google Analytics, Search Console).
  • Public/Derived: Non-identifying, aggregated insights (e.g., total page views, popular posts).

17) Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to external websites (e.g., resources, tools, social platforms). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review those policies separately before providing personal information.

18) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates the latest revision. Significant changes will be highlighted on this page (and via other channels if required by law). We encourage you to review this Policy regularly.

19) Contact Information (Email + Social Links)

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:

Email: fundraiserguide.online@gmail.com

Social Links:

You may also reach out via any of the above social profiles (public messages or DMs where available). For privacy requests, email is the most reliable method.

20) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Are you serving ads right now?
No. We currently do not serve ads and do not run affiliate programs. We include AdSense-required disclosures so we are ready to enable ads in the future.

Q2: If you start using AdSense, will my data be sold?
No. We do not sell personal information. Ad networks may use cookies to deliver and measure ads; you can opt out of personalized ads via Google Ads Settings and the NAI page.

Q3: What exactly does Microsoft Clarity capture?
Clarity focuses on interaction patterns—like mouse movement, clicks, scroll depth, and page performance. It helps us improve usability. Clarity uses masking to avoid collecting sensitive data where configured.

Q4: Can I use your Site without cookies?
You can block or delete cookies in your browser. Essential cookies may be required for basic functionality. If you’re in a region with consent requirements, you can decline non-essential cookies in the banner.

Q5: How do I stop personalized ads from Google (if ads become active)?
Visit https://www.google.com/settings/ads (or https://adssettings.google.com/) and turn Ad Personalization OFF. Also visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ to opt out of many third-party ad networks.

Q6: How do I request access to or deletion of my data?
Email fundraiserguide.online@gmail.com with the subject “Privacy Request.” We may need to verify your identity. We aim to respond within 30 days (or as required by law).

Q7: Does Google Analytics identify me personally?
We receive aggregated analytics reports and standard data like IP-derived approximate location, device/browser info, and on-site events. We do not use Analytics to identify individuals.

Q8: What does Blogger collect?
As our host, Blogger/Google may collect logs (IP, device/browser details, timestamps, referrers) and place cookies for performance, security, and platform features (e.g., comments). Google processes this under its own policies.

Q9: What happens if I clear cookies?
Clearing cookies can log you out, reset preferences, and undo ad/analytics opt-outs that rely on cookies. Revisit opt-out pages after clearing.

Q10: Can I withdraw consent after I’ve given it?
Yes. Use the cookie banner (where available) to adjust preferences and/or email us. You can also unsubscribe from emails via the unsubscribe link (if/when newsletters are enabled).

Q11: Do you honor Do Not Track (DNT) or GPC?
DNT/GPC support varies across services. We honor these signals where feasible and required; otherwise use our consent banner and browser settings for maximum control.

Q12: Will you notify me about policy changes?
We’ll update the “Last Updated” date and, where legally required, provide a notice on the Site or via another channel.

Final Notes

  • If we activate ads, we will promptly update this Policy to reflect active ad partners and any additional disclosures.
  • If we enable new forms, newsletters, or account features, we will add specific details about the data collected and controls offered.

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your rights, contact:
fundraiserguide.online@gmail.com

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