Effective Date: 01/09/2024
Welcome to the Handloom Foundation’s website, handloomfoundation.org. Handloom Foundation is a legally registered non-profit organization operating under the provisions of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, purchase products, or interact with us in any way.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other information you provide when you purchase products, make donations, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us.
- Payment Information: Details required for processing transactions, including credit/debit card numbers, bank account details, or payment gateway information. Payment details are handled by secure third-party payment processors and are not stored on our servers.
- Automatically Collected Information: Information about your device, browsing actions, and usage patterns, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited on our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Process Transactions: To fulfill orders for eBooks and handcrafted products and to manage payments, donations, and fund-raising activities.
- To Communicate with You: To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional content related to our activities, products, and philanthropic work. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
- To Improve Our Website and Services: To analyze usage patterns, improve website functionality, and enhance the user experience.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet legal and regulatory requirements and respond to lawful requests from authorities.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing transactions, or conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or in response to legal processes, we may disclose your information to relevant authorities.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information.
- Opt out of receiving marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Handloom Foundation
Email: handloomfoundation@gmail.com
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.