Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 28, 2025
Introduction
Advaita 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.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Complete donation forms
- Register for events or volunteer opportunities
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Contact us through our website
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and payment information when making donations.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- Referring websites
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing, maintaining, and improving our website and services
- Processing donations and issuing tax receipts
- Communicating with you about our programs, events, and impact
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Analyzing website usage to improve user experience
- Complying with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:
- With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (such as payment processors, email service providers, and web hosting providers)
- When required by law or to protect our rights
- With your consent
All third-party service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Accessing and updating your personal information
- Opting out of marketing communications
- Requesting deletion of your information (subject to certain limitations)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.