Privacy Policy

Sterlley (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing sterlley.com or using any features on the platform (creating campaigns, donating, registering, etc.), you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • User Registration: Name, email address, phone number, location, password.

  • Campaign Creation: Personal or organization info, campaign story, photos, financial goal.

  • Donations: Name (optional for anonymous), amount, email address (for receipts).

  • Contact Forms / Feedback: Email, name, message content.

  • Newsletter Signup: Email address.

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Device & Usage Info: IP address, browser type, device, referral URLs.

  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.

c. Payment Information

Payments are securely processed through third-party processors such as Stripe, Paypal and MonCash. We do not store your full payment information (such as card numbers) on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Create and manage user accounts.

  • Allow users to create, manage, and share fundraising campaigns.

  • Facilitate and process donations securely.

  • Communicate with you regarding your account, campaigns, or support requests.

  • Send platform updates, campaign tips, and marketing (if you opt-in).

  • Improve our services and website functionality.

  • Prevent fraud and abuse on the platform.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it in the following circumstances:

  • With payment processors (Stripe, Paypal, MonCash) to handle transactions securely.

  • With service providers (e.g., email services, hosting providers) assisting with operations.

  • If required by law, such as in response to subpoenas or court orders.

  • With your consent, when you choose to make your campaign public or share content.

4. Campaign Visibility

All campaigns created on Sterlley are public by default. This means that the content you publish (including name, campaign story, images) can be viewed, shared, or indexed by search engines. You can choose what to include and update your campaign details at any time.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption and regular audits. However, no platform is completely immune to security risks. Please use strong passwords and be cautious when sharing sensitive data.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information.

  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

  • Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time.

  • Request account deletion or campaign removal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@sterlley.com

7. Third-Party Links

Sterlley may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. Please review their privacy policies before using their services.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws or services. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.