At 18.fund, operating on behalf of the Shabata Demalkata Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we value the trust placed in us by every visitor and donor. This policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share personal information with care and integrity.
Effective Date: March 4, 2026
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, make a donation, submit a prayer request, or interact with our services, we may collect the following types of personal information:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Donation amount and payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
Prayer request content
Communication preferences
IP address, browser type, and device information (collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools)
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to fulfill our charitable mission and provide you with the best possible experience. Specifically, we use your information to:
Process and acknowledge donations
Fulfill prayer requests at the Western Wall in Jerusalem
Send donation receipts, confirmations, and tax-related documentation
Communicate updates about our programs and impact
Respond to inquiries and provide donor support
Improve our website, services, and user experience
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for commercial or marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Payment processors: Donations are processed through third-party payment providers such as Stripe.
Service providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website.
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our site.
Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including session management and security features.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site, which pages are most popular, and how to improve the user experience.
Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect the personal information entrusted to us from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of sensitive data, secure server infrastructure, and restricted access to personal information.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and regulatory requirements
Opt out of non-essential communications at any time
Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was the basis for collection
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.