PRivacy Policy
Information Gathering

We collect information from the users in a number of ways, for example when the user makes a donation or signs up to stay updated. While making a donation, users have to submit some personal information as it would help us ensuring genuine contributions including name, email and mailing address, phone number, payment processing details. We do not collect or record the user’s personal information unless the user chooses to provide it.

Use of Personal Information

General browsing of this website is anonymous and it does not register the user's personal information except the time, date, place of visit, device and internet service provider used to view the website. This data is used only for statistics and diagnosis. By signing up for various services offered by website, the user explicitly authorizes us to collect information based on the user's usage. The information is used to help provide a better experience to the user and is used as per the user’s specified instructions. We keep the user information strictly confidential and this information is secured safely. All relevant information collected through this website is handled and used by internal and/or authorized personnel only. It is never shared or sold to any external agencies or third party individuals.

We use the information we collect to keep an accurate record of all the donations received, update users about our work through bulletins and newsletters, with an option to unsubscribe for the same, make sure the user is receiving the most appropriate and relevant information, understand the preferences of the people who are visiting the website, donating, or subscribing. Usually, we do not store user data. In case of specific newsletter subscriptions or donations, the data is stored as per user request. The user can opt to delete all the information he/she has provided by simply requesting such by mail.

Individuals who join our mailing lists via this website or through other interactions are added to our email lists. We do not sell, rent, loan, trade, or lease the addresses on our lists to anyone.

Cookies

We use the information we collect to keep an accurate record of all the donations received, update users about our work through bulletins and newsletters, with an option to unsubscribe for the same, make sure the user is receiving the most appropriate and relevant information, understand the preferences of the people who are visiting the website, donating, or subscribing. Usually, we do not store user data. In case of specific newsletter subscriptions or donations, the data is stored as per user request. The user can opt to delete all the information he/she has provided by simply requesting such by mail.

Payment Gateways & External Web Services

We use well-recognized and proven technology for payments. Payment information is transferred by the use of an SSL connection which offers the highest degree of security that the donor’s browser is able to support. Several layers of built-in security, including an advanced firewall system, encryption of credit card numbers, and use of passwords, protect the collected information.

We use a number of external web services on this site to display content within the web pages. For example, to display video we may use YouTube. We cannot prevent these sites, or external domains, from collecting information on the user’s consumption of the content embedded on its site. This website contains links to other websites for the benefit of its visitors. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such other websites. We are not expressly or impliedly responsible for, or liable to any loss or damage caused to a user by the collection, use and retention of Personal Information by such website in any manner whatsoever. It is important that the users review the privacy policies of all websites they visit before disclosing any information to such websites.

Changes

As and when the need arises, we may alter this privacy policy in accordance with the latest technology and trends. We will provide you with timely notice of these changes. Users may reach out to us if they have any queries about any changes made to this policy. If you have any questions at all about our privacy policy, please write to us.