Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Who we are
GiveNothing is a UK-based platform that helps people pool small donations and collectively decide which charities to support. We're committed to being transparent about how we handle your data.
What data we collect
When you use GiveNothing, we collect:
- Account information: Your email address and display name
- Contribution preferences: Your chosen monthly donation amount
- Referral data: Who invited you and who you've invited
- Voting history: Which charities you vote for each month
- Basic usage data: When you log in and interact with the platform
Why we collect it
We use your data to:
- Run the GiveNothing service and process your contributions
- Send you important updates about voting, results, and your account
- Track referrals so you can see your sphere of influence
- Improve the platform based on how people use it
- Comply with legal requirements
We don't sell your data
Your data is not for sale. We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your trust is more valuable than any amount of money.
Service providers we use
To run GiveNothing, we use a few trusted services:
- Supabase: Stores your account data on EU-based servers
- Resend: Sends transactional emails (welcome, voting reminders)
- Vercel: Hosts the GiveNothing website
These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and data protection agreements.
Your rights (GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of all data we hold about you
- Correction: Ask us to fix any incorrect information
- Deletion: Request that we delete your account and data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain uses of your data
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@givenothing.co.uk
How long we keep your data
We keep your data for as long as you have an active account. If you delete your account, we'll remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we need to keep records for legal or accounting purposes.
How we protect your data
We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and regular security reviews. Your data is stored on servers within the European Union.
Contact us
Questions about this privacy policy or your data? Get in touch:
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you by email or through a notice on the platform.