Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Sha Nini George Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website, make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us. This may include:

• Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Demographic information and preferences
• Communication preferences and correspondence with us

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate and improve our services, process donations, communicate with supporters, and fulfill our mission. Specific uses include:

• Processing and managing donations and transactions
• Sending newsletters, updates, and information about our programs
• Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
• Improving our website functionality and user experience
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted or expired).

5. Third-Party Analytics

We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect and analyze information about website usage. These services use cookies and similar technologies to track visitor behavior and provide us with reports about website traffic and user engagement.

Analytics data is used solely to improve our website and services. Third-party analytics providers have their own privacy policies governing their use of information.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in our operations (payment processors, email services, website hosting)
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• With your explicit consent for specific purposes
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to affected users)

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data and receive a copy
• Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") under certain conditions
• Right to restrict processing of your personal data
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.