Go Forth International

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2026

Go Forth International a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at goforthinternational.org.

  1. Introduction
    1. Go Forth International (“Nonprofit,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is an Illinois nonprofit organization. We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, make donations, or otherwise interact with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including Illinois law and the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA/CPRA”).
    2. By accessing or using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
  2. Information We Collect
    1. We may collect the following categories of personal information:
      1. Information You Provide Voluntarily
      2. Identifiers and Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, telephone number
      3. Donation Information: Donation amount, transaction date, payment method, and related transaction details
      4. Communications Information: Newsletter subscriptions, event registrations, RSVPs, and correspondence
    2. Information Collected Automatically
      1. Internet or Electronic Activity Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referral URLs, pages viewed, and interaction data collected through cookies or similar technologies
      2. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
      3. We do not intentionally collect or use sensitive personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.
  3. Use of Information
    1. We use personal information for the following purposes:
      1. To process and acknowledge donations;
      2. To communicate with donors, volunteers, and supporters;
      3. To administer events, programs, and fundraising activities;
      4. To comply with legal, tax, accounting, and reporting obligations;
      5. To improve our website, services, and outreach efforts;
      6. To protect against fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity;
      7. We do not sell personal information or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  4. Donations and Third-Party Payment Processing
    1. We use third-party fundraising and donation platforms, including Givebutter, to facilitate donations made through our website.
    2. When you submit a donation, certain personal and payment-related information is collected and processed directly by Givebutter and its integrated payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal). Givebutter processes personal information solely on our behalf and not for its own commercial purposes, except as permitted under applicable law. Givebutter acts as a service provider and processes personal information in accordance with its own privacy policy and security practices.
    3. We do not receive or store full credit card numbers or bank account details on our systems. For additional information, please review Givebutter’s privacy policy.
  5. Disclosure of Information
    1. We may disclose personal information to the following categories of recipients, solely as necessary to carry out our operations:
      1. Fundraising and donation service providers, including Givebutter;
      2. Payment processors and financial service providers;
      3. Website hosting, data analytics, communications, and IT service providers;
      4. Professional advisors, including legal, accounting, or auditing professionals;
      5. Government authorities or regulators, where disclosure is required by law;
      6. Analytics and technology providers act as service providers and are prohibited from using personal information for independent advertising or marketing purposes;
      7. All service providers are contractually obligated to use personal information only for authorized purposes and to maintain reasonable security safeguards.
  6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
    1. Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, analyze traffic, and improve user experience. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features of the website may not function properly as a result.
  7. Data Security
    1. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we take reasonable steps to protect personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
  8. Data Retention
    1. We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Donation and financial records may be retained in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements.
  9. Privacy Rights of California Residents
    This section applies solely to individuals who reside in the State of California.
    1. Rights Under CCPA/CPRA
      1. California residents have the right to:
        1. Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected;
        2. Request disclosure of the sources from which personal information is collected;
        3. Request disclosure of the business or commercial purpose for collecting personal information;
        4. Request disclosure of the categories of third parties with whom personal information is disclosed;
        5. Request correction of inaccurate personal information
        6. Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions;
        7. Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information (if applicable);
        8. Not be discriminated against for exercising any privacy rights.
    2. Exercising Your California Privacy Rights
      1. California residents may submit a verifiable consumer request by emailing us at: goforthinternationalorg@gmail.com
      2. We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing a request. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
    3. Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
      1. We do not sell personal information.
      2. We do not share personal information for purposes of cross-context behavioral advertising.
  10. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
    1. California residents may exercise their right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information by emailing us at: goforthinternationalorg@gmail.com
    2. Because we do not sell or share personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA, no further action is typically required. Requests will be honored in accordance with applicable law.
  11. Illinois Privacy Rights
    1. Illinois residents may have rights under applicable Illinois privacy and consumer protection laws. Requests to access or correct personal information may be submitted using the contact information below.
  12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
    1. We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting of the updated Privacy Policy, with the revised effective date noted above.
  13. Contact Information
    1. For questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, please email: goforthinternationalorg@gmail.com