Privacy Policy

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: September 9, 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)

Mobile information, including phone numbers, collected for SMS text messaging purposes is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

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, including SMS fundraising updates and donation requests when you have opted in
• Respond to inquiries and provide donor support
• Improve our website, services, and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

SMS Communications

18.fund may collect your name, phone number, and email when you donate, submit a prayer request, or opt in to SMS updates. We use this information to provide nonprofit services and to send the fundraising updates and donation requests you opted into. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of making a donation.

Mobile information, including phone numbers, collected for SMS text messaging purposes is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties. We may share your phone number only with our text-messaging provider for the sole purpose of delivering messages you opted into.

By opting in, you agree to receive informational SMS messages related to fundraising updates and donation requests. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time, HELP for assistance, or START to resubscribe.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for commercial or marketing purposes. Mobile information, including phone numbers, collected for SMS text messaging purposes is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties. 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.

Contact Information

Shabata Demalkata Foundation. Email: info@18.fund. Website: 18.fund.