Privacy Statement for Gelise.org


Last updated: August 24, 2025
Applies to: Citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and other applicable jurisdictions.


1. Introduction

Gelise.org is a non-profit organization. We run Painting for an Education project to help girls affected by HIV stay in school through education, care, and healing art. We respect your privacy and are dedicated to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable laws, including the GDPR and other regional regulations.

2. Data We Collect

We collect personal data only when necessary to fulfill our mission and serve our community. This includes:

  • Contact Information – for responding to inquiries and providing updates
  • Donor Information – for processing donations and issuing receipts
  • Volunteer & Member Registration – to manage participation in our programs
  • Newsletter Subscriptions – if you opt-in
  • Event Sign-ups – for workshops, webinars, and community outreach
  • Website Analytics – to improve accessibility and user experience

We do not sell or monetize your data.

3. Sharing with Third Parties

We only share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and deliver services, such as:

  • Hosting Providers – secure and GDPR-compliant
  • Email Services – for newsletters and updates
  • Payment Processors – for donations (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
  • Event Platforms – for registration and participation

All partners are vetted for privacy compliance and data security.

4. Cookies

Gelise.org uses minimal cookies to ensure accessibility and improve site performance. You can manage your preferences via our cookie banner. See our Cookie Policy for details.

5. Security

We implement strong security measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular audits.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@gelise.org.

7. Do Not Track & Global Privacy Control

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals and Global Privacy Control settings.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in our operations or legal requirements. We encourage you to review it periodically.

10. Contact Information

Email: Gelise@mac.com
Website: https://gelise.org