30 Birds Foundation
Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Who We Are
The 30 Birds Foundation is a nonprofit organization rebuilding pathways for Afghan girls to learn, lead, and live freely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information from visitors to our website and supporters of our mission.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number (if provided)
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Donation and fundraising information
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Event registration details
We collect this information when you:
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Register for events
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Sign up for our email list
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Make a donation
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Submit a form on our website
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Communicate with you about campaigns, events, and updates
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Provide information about programs and fundraising initiatives
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Process donations and event registrations
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Improve our website and outreach efforts
You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every communication
Data Sharing
We respect your privacy and do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share information with trusted service providers — such as email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), donation processors (e.g., Stripe or PayPal), and event registration tools — solely to help us operate our programs and communications. These providers are contractually required to protect your information and may not use it for their own purposes.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our site and allow certain features to function properly. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.
Embedded Content
Our website may include embedded content such as videos or social media posts. These third-party platforms (such as YouTube or Instagram) may collect data about your interaction with their content according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, administrative, and operational requirements. When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
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Request deletion of your personal data
To make a request, please contact us using the information below. We will respond within 30 days.
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to request deletion of your data, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal data).
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at the address below.
International Users and GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR, including the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Our lawful basis for processing your personal data is your consent (for email communications) and our legitimate interest in operating our nonprofit programs. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Where our programs involve minors, we collect information only from parents or legal guardians.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. These include encrypted connections (SSL/TLS) on our website and restricted access to personal data within our organization.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
30 Birds Foundation
2000 Broadway St. #903
San Francisco, CA 94115
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.