Introduction

Sahithi Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share information gathered from visitors to our website (sahithifoundation.org) and through our services. By accessing our website and using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information Collection and Use

We collect information to provide better services to all our users and supporters. The types of information we collect include:

Personal Information: We may ask for personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and age when you donate, volunteer, sign up for newsletters, or participate in our campaigns. This information is used to process transactions, communicate with you about our projects, and update you on our activities.

Payment Information: For donations, we collect payment information, which is processed securely by our payment gateway partners. We do not store your credit/debit card information.

Log Data and Cookies: We collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our website. This log data may include your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our website that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics. Cookies are used to enhance your experience on our website, including keeping you signed in and understanding how you use our site.

Use of Information

The information we collect is used in various ways, including to:

Process donations and provide receipts.

Communicate with you about our activities, campaigns, and opportunities to support our causes.

Improve our website and services.

Conduct internal analytics and reporting.

Ensure legal compliance and protect our NGO from fraud.

Sharing of Information

Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, website hosting, and email delivery. These service providers are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.

Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal processes, law enforcement requests, or in the protection of our legal rights.

With Your Consent: Apart from the cases mentioned above, we will ask for your consent before sharing your personal information with any third party.

Security

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. While no online service can guarantee absolute security, we implement a variety of security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal information. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@sahithifoundation.org. Please note that we may need to retain certain information for record-keeping purposes or to complete transactions that you initiated before requesting a change or deletion.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Sahithi Foundation may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our treatment of your personal information, please contact us at contact@sahithifoundation.org.