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Privacy Policy of Sayyeda Zainab Foundation

Last updated: Dec 31st, 2024

At Sayyeda Zainab Foundation, we value and respect the privacy of our supporters, volunteers, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with us, donate, volunteer, or visit our website www.SayyedaZainabFoundation.org

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information, including:

Personal Information: This may include your name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and other personal details you provide when you donate, sign up for newsletters, volunteer, or otherwise engage with our organization.
Donation Information: When you make a donation, we collect your payment information (e.g., credit card details, bank account info) processed through secure third-party payment providers.
Event and Volunteer Information: If you register for events or volunteer opportunities, we may collect your contact information, attendance preferences, dietary restrictions, and other relevant details.
Website Usage Data: We may collect information about how you use our website, including IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, referring URLs, and timestamps. We use this information to improve our website and tailor our communications to you.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience and track usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may impact some website functionalities.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To process donations and issue receipts: We use your personal and payment information to process donations, issue receipts, and send thank-you notes.
To communicate with you: We may contact you via email, phone, or other means to send updates, newsletters, event invitations, and other information about our activities, initiatives, and fundraising efforts.
To manage volunteers and events: We use your information to coordinate volunteer efforts, manage event registrations, and ensure that our programs run smoothly.
To improve our services: We analyze usage data and feedback to enhance our website, events, and overall experience for supporters and volunteers.
To comply with legal requirements: We may use or disclose your information as required by law or in response to legal requests, such as tax-related documents or compliance with regulations governing charitable organizations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us with payment processing, email communications, website hosting, and other services necessary to run our operations. These providers are required to protect your data in accordance with our privacy policy.
For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, including in response to a subpoena, legal request, or government inquiry.
In the Event of a Merger or Acquisition: If our organization is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent: We may share your information in other cases where we have your explicit consent.

4. Data Retention

We will keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. If you wish to request the deletion of your information, please contact us at sayyedazainabfoundation@gmail.com

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or operational constraints.
Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving newsletters and promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our communications or contacting us directly.

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or another jurisdiction with privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may have additional rights, including the right to request a data portability report or to object to the processing of your personal data.

6. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use secure protocols, encryption, and access controls to safeguard your data. However, no security system is completely infallible, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of [13/16, depending on applicable laws], and we do not knowingly collect or process personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete that data.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting an updated policy on our website, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Sayyeda Zainab Foundation
Email: SayyedaZainabFoundation@gmail.com
Website: www.SayyedaZainabFoundation.org