Last Updated: 10/01/2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Global Aid for Relief and Development (GARD). We are a nonprofit organisation dedicated to empowering communities through education, healthcare, and sustainable development initiatives.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website [www.gard.org] (the “Site”), engage with our content, or contact us for collaboration, partnership, or information.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Details: Name, email address, organisation, phone number (if you reach out via contact forms, partnership inquiries, or newsletter sign-ups).

• Professional Information: If you apply for a career, consultancy, or volunteer opportunity, we may collect your resume, cover letter, and professional background.

• Correspondence: Any messages, inquiries, or feedback you send to us.

b) Automatically Collected Information

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and pages visited on our Site.

• Cookies & Tracking: We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse Site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

c) Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from partners, publicly available sources, or professional networks in the context of collaboration or due diligence for partnerships.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate nonprofit purposes, including:

• To respond to your inquiries, partnership proposals, or collaboration requests.

• To send updates about our programs, impact reports, and organisational news (with your consent where required).

• To improve our Site, content, and user experience.

• To process applications for employment, volunteering, or consultancy roles.

• To comply with legal obligations and ensure the security of our systems.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

• Legitimate Interest: To operate our nonprofit mission, communicate with stakeholders, and improve our services.

• Consent: Where required by law, we will obtain your explicit consent before sending newsletters or certain communications.

• Contractual Necessity: To process your application or partnership request.

• Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory or reporting obligations.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us with website hosting, email delivery, analytics, or IT services (under strict confidentiality agreements).

• With Partners: Where collaboration or a joint initiative requires sharing relevant contact or professional details (we will inform you where appropriate).

• For Legal Reasons: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.

• With Your Consent: Where you explicitly authorise us to share your information.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

As a global organisation, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that adequate safeguards are in place.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For newsletter subscribers, we retain your data until you unsubscribe.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access to the data we hold about you.

• Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion of your personal data (where applicable).

• Restriction or objection to certain processing.

• Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent).

• Data portability (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites (partner organisations, donors, news articles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated “Last Revised” date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our Site.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Global Aid for Relief and Development (GARD)

Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:  London, N4 6HG, United kingdom