Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April, 2025

At Laughter Therapy / სიცილით თერაპია, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you make a donation or interact with our website.

1. Who We Are
Laughter Therapy / სიცილით თერაპია is a non-commercial, non-profit legal entity dedicated to supporting hospitalized children and patients through therapeutic clowning.
For any questions related to your data, please contact our director:
Nino Bolkvadze – nino@bmgc.ge

2. Information We Collect
When you make a donation or contact us via the website, we may collect the following information:
  • Personal Details: such as your name, email address, and contact information
  • Transaction Information: donation amount, date, and method
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage details (collected via cookies or analytics tools)
We do not store or have access to your full credit card or banking information. All payments are securely processed by certified third-party providers.

3. Use of Information
We collect and process your personal information in order to:
  • Process donations securely
  • Issue electronic receipts and acknowledgments
  • Respond to your inquiries or requests
  • Keep internal records for auditing and legal compliance
  • Improve our website functionality and donor experience
We will never sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Payment Security
Donations are processed via secure, encrypted platform Unipay. Only cardholders with cards issued by Georgian banks can make payments, and the maximum amount for a single transaction is limited to 1500 GEL.

We take all reasonable steps to ensure your personal and financial information is handled safely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

5. Data Retention
We retain donor information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information
  • Object to or restrict processing under certain conditions
To exercise these rights, please contact us at nino@bmgc.ge.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page, and the updated date will be reflected above. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Thank you for supporting our mission to bring laughter and hope to those who need it most.