Privacy Policy

Tufenkian Foundation (“Foundation”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting personal data and respecting your privacy.

We process personal information in accordance with:

• The Law of the Republic of Armenia on Protection of Personal Data
  
  
• Applicable United States federal and state privacy laws

By using our website or us with your personal information you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

• Make a donation
  
  
• Contact us
  
  
• Subscribe to newsletters
  
  
• Apply for programs or sign up to participate in events
  
  

This may include:

• Name and surname
  
  
• Email address, phone number, mailing address
  
  
• Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers who comply the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)).  We do not retain your credit card information on our servers.
  
  
• Any information you voluntarily submit
  
  

We collect personal data that is limited to what is necessary for the specific and legitimate purposes of our operations.  

a) Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide personal information, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Payment information (for donations)

This information is typically collected when you:

• Make a donation

• Sign up for newsletters

• Register for events

• Contact us through a form

 

2. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal data to:

• Process donations and issue receipts
  
  
• Respond to inquiries
  
  
• Administer your participation in programs and events
  
  
• Send updates and communications (where consent is provided or permitted by law)
  
  
• Comply with legal, accounting, and government reporting obligations
  
  

We do not sell or rent personal information.

 

3. Data Sharing

We may share personal information with trusted service providers (such as payment processors, IT providers, or mailing platforms) solely for operational purposes and under confidentiality obligations.

We may also disclose information where required by Armenian, U.S., or other applicable bodies of law or governance.

We do not sell, trade, or commercially distribute donor or supporter data.

4. International Data Transfers

Because the Foundation operates in several countries, , personal data may be transferred across borders. In such cases, appropriate safeguards are implemented in compliance with applicable laws.

 

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and to comply with applicable Armenian, U.S., and international legal requirements.

 

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
  
  
• Request correction or deletion
  
  
• Restrict or object to processing
  
  
• Withdraw consent
  
  
• Request data portability (where applicable)
  
  
• Lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority
  
  

We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

 

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Secure encryption technologies are used for online payment transactions.

 

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyze usage. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law or organizational practices. The updated version will be posted on our website with the effective date.