At Rawala Foundation, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, programs, events, or services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, address, and any details you voluntarily provide via forms, sign-ups, or communication.
2. Donor Information: If you donate to us, we may collect payment details, donation amounts, and transaction dates through secure third-party payment processors.
3. Website Usage Data: Information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our site, collected via cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data may be used to:

1. Process donations and send donation receipts
2. Respond to inquiries and provide information about our initiatives
3. Keep you informed about our projects, events, and volunteer opportunities (only if you opt in)
4. Improve the functionality and content of our website
5. Comply with legal, financial, and operational requirements

We use your data only for purposes relevant to our mission and never without your consent.

3. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data only:

1. With trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms, payment gateways, hosting services) who assist us in running our operations securely
2. To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
3. With your consent, for volunteer coordination, project partnerships, or donor acknowledgments

All third parties we work with are required to uphold data protection standards.

4. Data Protection & Security

We take your privacy seriously and implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. These include:

1. SSL encryption for secure data transmission
2. Secure servers and password-protected systems
3. Limited access to sensitive information by authorized personnel only

While we take reasonable precautions, no digital system is completely immune to risk. We encourage users to remain cautious when sharing personal data online.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

1. Request access to your personal information
2. Ask us to correct or update inaccurate data
3. Withdraw consent or request data deletion (where legally permissible)
4. Opt out of newsletters or marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at jodhasuraj@gmail.com.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. These help us:

1. Understand user behavior and engagement
2. Improve site content and functionality
3. Remember your preferences for future visits

You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. Rawala Foundation is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our programs may involve children, but we do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 13 years of age without appropriate consent. If we discover such data has been collected inadvertently, we will delete it promptly.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law or our operations. Updates will be posted here with a new “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our website implies acceptance of the revised policy.