Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Devara Charitable Trust
At Devara Charitable Trust, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our supporters, donors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you engage with us online or offline. By interacting with us, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of personal information to provide better services and improve our outreach. This information may include:
- Personal Identification Information: Full name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details.
- Non-Personal Information: Browsing behavior, website usage data, and technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, and cookies.
- Donation Information: When you make a donation, we may collect information regarding the donation amount, method of payment, and transaction details.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To process donations and issue receipts.
- To communicate with you about our programs, events, and fundraising campaigns.
- To send newsletters or updates, if you have subscribed.
- To improve our website, services, and outreach efforts.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Data Protection and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. We use secure payment gateways and encryption methods for online transactions to ensure your data remains confidential. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to assist us in managing our operations, such as payment processing or email delivery. These third parties are obligated to protect your information and only use it for specific services requested by us.
We may also share information as required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Devara Charitable Trust, our supporters, or others.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and provide personalized content. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit your experience on our site.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Opt out of receiving communications from us.
- Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at trust@devaracharitabletrust.com
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information from our systems.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Devara Charitable Trust
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2024