Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Armenia Corps Development Initiative NGO (“ArmeniaCorps,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our website (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect the following personal information when you choose to provide it:

• Full name (for donations and newsletters)
• Email address (for newsletters and communication)
• Donation details: When you make a donation by direct bank transfer, we may receive your name and transfer reference as it appears on our bank statement. We do not request or store your full bank account details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and acknowledge donations.
• Send thank-you notes or acknowledgments of contributions (unless you prefer to remain anonymous).
• Send newsletters and updates about our activities if you subscribe.
• Respond to inquiries you send us.
• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements in the Republic of Armenia.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Donations and Payment Security

Donations are received through direct bank transfers to ArmeniaCorps’ official bank account. We do not store or process donor banking details beyond what is visible in the bank transfer record.

4. Newsletter Subscriptions

If you sign up for our newsletter, we will use your name and email address to send you updates. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

5. Data Retention

• Contact information is kept for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter.
• Donation records are kept for the period required by Armenian law for accounting and legal purposes.
• After these periods, personal data is securely deleted.

6. Data Protection and Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is 100% secure, and transmissions over the Internet or through banks may carry some risk.

7. Your Rights

In line with Armenian law and international best practices (including GDPR principles), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request erasure of your data (unless we are legally required to retain it).
• Restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Object to the use of your data for communications such as newsletters.
• Withdraw consent to receive newsletters at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site may use cookies and analytics tools to understand website usage and improve user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site may be accessed by individuals under 18 years of age. We are committed to protecting the privacy of younger users and only collect limited personal information (such as name and email address) when it is voluntarily provided. For example, when signing up for newsletters or making a donation with parental or guardian involvement.

If you are under 18, we require you to seek the permission of a parent or guardian before providing personal information. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent.

10. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only with:

• ArmeniaCoprs staff and board members who need it for operational purposes.
• Service providers who support our communications (such as newsletter platforms).
• Authorities or regulators, if required by law.

We may also use aggregated or anonymized data (which does not identify you personally) for reporting and research purposes.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after updates means you accept the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Armenia Corps Development Initiative NGO
Email: info@armeniacorps.org