The Giving Climate collects only what it needs to operate and improve the product. We do not sell your data. We do not share it with third parties for advertising. We use it to send you product updates you asked for and to understand how the tool is being used so we can make it better.
The Giving Climate (givingclimate.com) is a fundraising intelligence product that provides economic analysis and forecasting for nonprofit development professionals. It is operated as an independent venture based in the United States.
Questions about this policy can be directed to: hello@givingclimate.com
Information you provide directly:
Information collected automatically when you use the site:
This usage data is collected via Google Analytics 4 and is associated with anonymized identifiers, not your name or email address.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not use your information for advertising. We do not sell your data to any third party. We do not use your data to make automated decisions that affect you.
When you register your email address, you are opting in to receive occasional communications from The Giving Climate. These may include product updates, new features, market insights, and relevant content for nonprofit development professionals.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email. We use Mailchimp to manage our email list. Your email address and registration information are stored in Mailchimp's systems, which are subject to Mailchimp's privacy policy.
We will not send you spam. We will not sell or rent your email address to any third party.
The Giving Climate uses Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized usage data. Google Analytics uses cookies — small text files stored in your browser — to distinguish unique visitors and track sessions over time.
The data collected through Google Analytics does not include your name, email address, or any personally identifying information. It includes information such as pages visited, time on site, device type, and approximate location.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any third-party behavioral advertising technology.
The Giving Climate uses the following third-party services to operate:
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data. We do not control their data practices. Your use of this site constitutes acceptance of their respective privacy policies.
We retain your registration information (name, email, organization) in Mailchimp for as long as you remain subscribed to our list. When you unsubscribe, your information is removed from active communications and archived per Mailchimp's retention policies.
Analytics data collected via Google Analytics is retained for 14 months per Google's default retention settings.
You have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@givingclimate.com. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are a California resident, you may also have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You can submit a data request using the contact information below.
The Giving Climate is designed for working nonprofit professionals and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we will notify registered users by email. Continued use of The Giving Climate after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: