Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2025

Studio Samuel Foundation, Inc. (“SSF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and earning your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, make a donation, or engage with our programs.

Information is not collected when using our Yewer Abeba menstrual education app.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you choose to share with us, including:

Contact details (name, email, phone number, mailing address)
Donation details (payment information processed securely by third-party providers)
Communications preferences (newsletters, event invitations, campaign updates)
Technical information (cookies, analytics, browser/device data)

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Process donations and send receipts
Keep you updated about SSF’s work, programs, and campaigns (only if you opt in)
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Improve our website and services through analytics
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For supporters in the EU/UK, we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent (e.g., when you sign up for newsletters)
Contract (e.g., processing your donation)
Legitimate interest (e.g., maintaining donor relations, ensuring security)
Legal obligations (e.g., complying with tax or financial reporting)

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your information only with:

Trusted service providers who assist with donation processing, communications, or technical support (bound by confidentiality agreements).
Legal authorities if required to comply with the law or protect safety.

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and measure site activity. This includes:

Essential cookies to enable site functions
Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand visitor usage
Advertising/remarketing cookies to share SSF campaigns with you on other platforms

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out of Google Analytics here.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct or update your information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request a copy of your data (portability)
Opt out of communications at any time

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

You have additional rights, including:

The right to know what categories of personal data we collect and share
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to opt out of “selling” or “sharing” personal data (SSF does not sell or share your data for commercial purposes)

To exercise your rights, please contact us (see below).

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above (e.g., legal retention for donation records) or as required by law.

Data Security

We use technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. Access is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to perform their roles.

International Supporters

If you are outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and stored in the U.S. We take steps to ensure that your data receives appropriate protection under applicable data protection laws.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be clearly communicated on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to review, update, or delete your personal information, please contact us:

Studio Samuel Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 1272
New York, NY 10159
📧 biz@studiosamuel.org