Effective Date: May 1, 2026

 

Introduction 

Counterpart International (“Counterpart,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Website Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit or interact with our website at www.counterpart.org (the “Website”). 

 

Scope 

This Website Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through your use of this Website, including when you browse the site, submit forms, sign up for communications, or otherwise interact with the Website’s online features. 

 

Information We Collect 

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and other information submitted through contact forms, event registrations, or newsletter sign-ups. We also automatically collect certain technical information, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs. 

 

Cookies and Similar Technologies 

We may use cookies and similar technologies to support basic site functionality and understand how visitors interact with the Website. You may control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect functionality. 

 

How We Use Information 

Information collected through the Website may be used to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, improve Website performance, analyze usage trends, and protect the security and integrity of the Website. 

 

Online Donations and Third-Party Payment Processing 

Counterpart does not process credit card or bank account information directly through this Website. When you choose to make a donation online, you may be redirected to a secure third-party payment processing platform. Any personal or financial information you provide during the donation process is collected and processed directly by the third-party provider in accordance with its own privacy and security practices. Counterpart does not retain or have access to your full payment information. We encourage donors to review the applicable privacy policies of any third-party services used to process donations. 

 

Sharing of Information 

We do not sell or rent personal information collected through the Website. Information may be shared with service providers that support Website operations, when required by law, or to protect Counterpart’s rights, safety, or property. 

 

Data Security 

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information collected through the Website. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. 

 

International Visitors 

If you access the Website from outside the United States, information you provide may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the United States or other countries where Counterpart or its service providers operate. 

 

Links to Other Websites 

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. Counterpart is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites and encourages users to review applicable policies. 

 

Changes to This Policy 

We may update this Website Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. 

 

Contact Us 

If you have questions about this Website Privacy Policy, please contact Counterpart International at privacy@counterpart.org.