Privacy Policy for Shanta Foundation (shantafoundation.in)
Effective Date: 14-June-2022
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Shanta Foundation(“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information of individuals (“you” or “your”) when you visit our website shantafoundation.in. We are committed to respecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
2.1. Information You Provide: When you voluntarily provide us with your personal information, such as when you fill out a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, make a donation, or participate in our activities, we may collect your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other relevant information.
2.2. Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies. This information may include your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and website usage data.
3. Use of Personal Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
3.1. Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide you with requested information, and send you updates, newsletters, or other communications related to our mission and activities.
3.2. Donations and Payments: To process your donations or payments and maintain accurate financial records.
3.3. Analytics and Improvement: To analyze website usage, improve our services, and enhance user experience.
3.4. Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes and respond to lawful requests or legal authorities.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1. Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, and analytics. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to handle your information securely and only for the specified purposes.
4.2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to legal proceedings.
4.3. Consent: We may share your personal information with your consent or at your direction.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We use industry-standard security practices and maintain appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your information.
6. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website, and we have no control over the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
7. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information, as well as the right to object to or restrict certain data processing activities. To exercise your rights or make inquiries regarding your personal information, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will promptly take appropriate measures to delete such information.
