Sanmit Child Welfare Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information:

   • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address.
   • Payment Information: Credit card details, bank account information for processing donations.
   • Donor Information: Donation history, preferred causes, communication preferences.

2. Non-Personal Information:

   • Technical Data: Browser type, IP address, device type, operating system, and pages visited.
   • Usage Data: Time spent on our website, pages visited, and navigation patterns.
   • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.

How We Use Your Information

• To Process Donations: Securely process your donations, issue receipts, and acknowledge your support.

• To Communicate:

  • Newsletters and Updates: Send newsletters, updates, and information about our programs and initiatives.
  • Event Invitations: Inform you about upcoming events, campaigns, and opportunities to get involved.
  • Thank You Messages: Express our gratitude for your support and contributions.

• To Improve Services:

  • User Experience: Analyze website usage to improve our services and user experience.
  • Feedback: Collect and respond to feedback to enhance our programs and initiatives.
  • Personalization: Tailor content and communication to your interests and preferences.

• To Ensure Security: Protect against fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access to our systems.

• To Comply with Legal Obligations: Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
• Payment Processors: Your payment information may be shared with payment processors to securely process donations.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid request by a law enforcement or governmental authority.
• Merger or Acquisition: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or any form of sale of some or all of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include:

• Encryption: Use of SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission.
• Access Controls: Restriction of access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Security Audits: Regular audits and assessments of our security practices to identify and mitigate risks.
• Secure Storage: Secure storage of personal information using encryption and other security protocols.

Your Rights

• Access and Correction: You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us. To request access or correction, please contact us using the information provided below.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
• Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information from our records, subject to legal and contractual restrictions. To request data deletion, please contact us using the information provided below.
• Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Cookies: Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help us improve your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
• Web Beacons: Web beacons are small graphic images used to monitor the behavior of website visitors. They help us understand how users interact with our content.
• Analytics: We use third-party analytics services to collect and analyze usage data, helping us improve our website and services.

Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible
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International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information during such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes. 

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Thank you for your trust and support.