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Last updated: 10 August 2026
GivingTree Privacy Statement
GivingTree (the “Website”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data in compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), where applicable.
1. Information we collect
Automatically collected. IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages viewed, collected to monitor performance and improve the Website.
Account information. If you create an account, we collect your email address and authentication details. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile image from Google. We never receive or store your Google password.
Voluntarily provided. Your name, email address, and any other information you provide when contacting us or submitting a form.
2. How we use your information
- To operate your account and keep you signed in.
- To monitor and improve the Website’s performance.
- To respond to inquiries or messages submitted through the Website.
- To analyse visitor behaviour in aggregate to improve content and functionality.
3. Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies that are strictly necessary to keep you signed in, and we may use limited analytics to understand how the Website is used. See our Cookie Policy for the full detail.
4. Sharing of information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data may be shared with service providers who process it on our behalf — including our hosting provider, our database and authentication provider, and our mapping provider — and with legal authorities where required by law.
5. Data storage and retention
Personal data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or to comply with legal obligations. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us.
6. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
- Withdraw consent for data collection and processing at any time.
- Request a portable copy of your data.
To exercise these rights, contact us with “Privacy” in the subject line.
7. Third-party links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites, and we encourage you to review their policies.
8. Changes to this Privacy Statement
GivingTree reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.
Right to Be Forgotten
GivingTree respects the right of individuals and organisations to control their digital presence. If you are the creator, owner, or authorised representative of content linked to or hosted on this Website, you have the right to request its removal under applicable data protection laws and digital rights principles.
Requests may include, but are not limited to:
- Personal data you no longer wish to be publicly accessible.
- Content you created or own but no longer want associated with GivingTree.
- Information that is outdated, inaccurate, or no longer relevant.
To submit a request, contact us with details of the content in question and verification of your ownership or authorisation. We will review and respond in accordance with applicable regulations.
Disclaimer
Informational content only
The content on this Website is for informational purposes only and reflects the views and opinions of GivingTree and its associated individuals. It should not be construed as professional advice of any kind, including financial, investment, legal, health, or technical advice. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
Not investment advice
The capital-flow data presented on the GivingTree Map is compiled from public sources for informational and research purposes. It is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or make any investment, and it does not constitute financial advice. Users are strongly encouraged to consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this content.
Data accuracy
GivingTree strives to provide accurate, verified, and up-to-date information. However, the Website may contain errors, inaccuracies, or incomplete information, and we do not warrant that it will be free from interruptions or errors.
Third-party links
This Website may include links to third-party websites for informational purposes. GivingTree does not endorse or control their content and is not responsible for their accuracy, reliability, or availability. Users access them at their own risk.
User-generated content
Where users are able to submit comments or other content, GivingTree reserves the right to moderate or remove anything deemed inappropriate or inconsistent with the purpose of this Website, and is not liable for opinions expressed in user-generated content.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GivingTree and its associated individuals disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this Website.
Imprint
Website owner: Matthew Honold, operating under the name “GivingTree”.
Purpose: GivingTree publishes research and tooling on impact investing and purpose-driven communication, including the GivingTree Map and Knowledge Base.
Copyright and attribution: All original content on this Website — including text, graphics, and images — is the intellectual property of Matthew Honold unless otherwise stated. You are welcome to share and reuse content with attribution to “Matthew Honold” or “GivingTree” via written credit or hyperlink.
External links: GivingTree is not responsible for the content, availability, or accuracy of third-party sites linked from this Website.
Contact: Send us a message or email matt@givingtree.com.br.