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Effective Date: 26th February 2025 

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Virupaksha Niramayata Foundation ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website [www.virupakshaniramayata.org] ("Site").

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

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We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, donation details, etc.

• Non-personal Identification Information: Browser type, device information, IP address, time and date of visit, referral sources, etc.

• Payment Information: If you make a donation or purchase, we may collect payment details, which are processed securely by third-party payment processors.

 

 

2. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve services: To process donations, respond to inquiries, and send updates related to our foundation’s activities.

• To personalize user experience: To tailor content and services according to your preferences.

• To communicate with you: To send newsletters, event invitations, or donation-related receipts (only if you’ve opted to receive them).

• For legal and administrative purposes: To comply with applicable laws and regulations or respond to legal requests.

 

 

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include encryption, secure sockets layer (SSL) technology, and other physical and electronic safeguards. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

 

4. Sharing of Information

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

• Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, such as payment processors and email marketing services. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a subpoena or other legal processes.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your personal information may be transferred.

 

 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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We use cookies to enhance user experience on our Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us track user activity on the website. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may impact your ability to use some features of the website.

 

 

6. Third-Party Websites

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Our Site may contain links to external websites. Please note that we do not control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those sites before providing any personal information.

 

 

7. Your Rights and Choices

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You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information held by us. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

You can also opt-out of receiving newsletters or promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails you receive from us.

 

 

8. Children’s Privacy

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Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

 

 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top of the page will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

 

 

10. Contact Us

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If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Virupaksha Niramayata Foundation
Hyderabad, Telangana