Privacy policy

Effective Date: June 2026

About Birzeit Society

Birzeit Society ("Birzeit Society," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website, making a donation, purchasing merchandise, registering for events, becoming a member, or interacting with our services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Personal Information

  • Name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Payment and billing information
  • Membership information
  • Donation information
  • Event registration information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages viewed
  • Referring websites
  • Date and time of visits
  • Website interaction data

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process donations and purchases
  • Fulfill merchandise orders
  • Provide membership services
  • Register participants for events and programs
  • Communicate regarding scholarships, fundraising campaigns, and community activities
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Improve our website and services
  • Prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions
  • Comply with legal obligations

Online Store Transactions

Our online store is powered by Shopify. When you make a purchase, Shopify collects and processes certain information necessary to complete your transaction.

Payment information is processed securely through Shopify Payments and/or authorized payment processors. Birzeit Society does not store complete credit card information on its servers.

For more information, please review Shopify's privacy practices.

Donations

When making donations through Birzeit Society, information may be collected to:

  • Process charitable contributions
  • Issue donation receipts
  • Maintain donor records
  • Comply with nonprofit reporting requirements

Donation information is treated confidentially and used only for organizational purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Measure marketing effectiveness

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

Information Sharing

Birzeit Society does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Payment processors
  • Shipping providers
  • Event management providers
  • Website hosting and technology vendors
  • Service providers assisting with organizational operations
  • Government agencies when required by law

All third-party service providers are expected to protect your information.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, we may send:

  • Society news and updates
  • Scholarship announcements
  • Event invitations
  • Fundraising campaigns
  • Organizational communications

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access personal information we maintain about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Update your contact information
  • Request deletion of information where legally permitted

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. Birzeit Society is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective when posted on this page.

Contact Us

Birzeit Society
PO Box 81
Yorba Linda, CA 92885-0081

Phone: (714) 991-1943

Email: shop@birzeitsociety.org

Website: Birzeit Society