Frepali Donations

Privacy Policy

Last updated: [2025-12-14]

This policy explains how Frepali collects and uses information for the Donations service (donation pages, donors, and campaign organizers). Payments are processed by Stripe and/or PayPal.

1) Who we are

Frepali Donations is operated by:

2) Information we collect

A) Information you provide

  • Donor details: name (or “Anonymous”), email (if provided), and optional message
  • Donation details: amount, currency, donation time, campaign ID/page, and status
  • Communications: messages you send to our support team

B) Payment information (handled by payment processors)

Payments are processed by third parties such as Stripe and/or PayPal (“Payment Processors”). We do not store full card numbers or bank details on our servers.

  • We may store transaction reference IDs (Stripe/PayPal IDs)
  • Payment status (paid/failed/refunded)
  • Fraud/risk signals provided by the Payment Processor (when available)

C) Information collected automatically

  • IP address, device and browser type, and basic usage data
  • Cookies/local storage for site functionality and fraud prevention

3) How we use your information

  • Process donations and confirm payment status
  • Display campaign progress (total raised, number of donors)
  • Show donor name on the campaign page if you choose to be shown (or “Anonymous”)
  • Prevent fraud and abuse and enforce our terms
  • Provide support and respond to requests
  • Comply with legal obligations (accounting, tax, anti-fraud requirements where applicable)

4) What appears publicly

Depending on campaign settings, the following may be visible publicly:

  • Campaign title, description, images, and progress totals
  • Donor list showing donor name (or Anonymous) and donation amount (if enabled)

Please avoid posting sensitive personal information in public messages.

5) How we share information

We do not sell personal data.

  • Payment Processors (Stripe/PayPal) to complete transactions
  • Service providers (hosting, security, analytics, email delivery) under confidentiality obligations
  • Campaign organizer/beneficiary: limited details may be visible depending on settings
  • Legal and safety: if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and prevent fraud

6) International transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than where you live (for example where servers or providers operate). We take steps to protect information during transfers as required by applicable law.

7) Data retention

We keep donation records as long as needed to provide the Donations Service, handle disputes/refunds/fraud investigations, and meet legal/accounting requirements. Some records may be kept longer if required by law.

8) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect donation information, including access controls and secure server practices. However, no system is 100% secure. Payment Processors handle sensitive payment data on their secure systems.

9) Cookies

  • Essential site functionality (session/security)
  • Fraud prevention and abuse protection
  • Basic analytics to improve the Donations Service

You can control cookies via browser settings, but disabling some cookies may affect functionality.

10) Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal information (where legally permitted), and to object to or restrict processing in certain cases.

To make a request, contact: privacy@frepali.com. We may need to verify your identity.

11) Children

The Donations Service is not intended for children under 13 (or higher age where required by law). If you believe a child has provided information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

12) Refunds & disputes

If you believe a donation was unauthorized or you have a dispute, contact support@frepali.com and include the transaction reference. Some disputes may also be handled through the Payment Processor.

13) Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date and may provide additional notice on donation pages.