At Social Action For Community Alternative Learning (SACAL), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. By using our website, volunteering, donating, or otherwise interacting with SACAL, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please review this policy carefully.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time, and we encourage you to check back periodically for any changes.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information from visitors to our website, volunteers, donors, and individuals who interact with SACAL in various ways. The types of information we collect include:
a. Personal Information
When you visit our website or engage with our services (such as making a donation, signing up for our newsletter, or volunteering), we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email Address
- Postal Address
- Phone Number
- Payment Information (when making a donation)
- Demographic Information (such as age, gender, and interests)
- Employment and Volunteer Information (such as qualifications or work experience)
- Social Media Accounts (if you interact with us via platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn)
b. Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information automatically as you interact with our website, such as:
- Browser Type (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
- IP Address
- Device Information (such as mobile or desktop device)
- Location Data (general geographical location)
- Usage Data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site)
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies (to improve user experience and gather analytics)
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to help SACAL fulfill its mission and to enhance the user experience on our website. The ways we use your information include:
a. To Provide and Improve Our Services
We use personal information to process donations, manage volunteer programs, and provide updates about SACAL’s activities, events, and programs. This includes:
- Sending newsletters, emails, and promotional materials.
- Responding to your inquiries, requests, and applications.
- Processing your donations and managing payment details.
- Providing support for volunteers and managing volunteer records.
- Enhancing the user experience on the website, including customizing content and recommendations.
b. To Communicate with You
We may use your contact information to keep you informed about SACAL’s work, events, campaigns, and other activities. This may include:
- Email newsletters.
- Updates on projects or programs.
- Event invitations and reminders.
- Requests for donations or support for specific programs.
c. For Internal Analysis
We analyze the information collected to understand website usage patterns and improve site functionality. This helps us make informed decisions on how to enhance our programs, content, and user experience.
d. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, including tax reporting for donations or responding to law enforcement or government requests.
3. How We Share Your Information
SACAL is committed to protecting your personal information. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
a. With Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as:
- Payment processors to handle donations.
- Email marketing platforms to send newsletters and updates.
- Analytics providers to analyze website usage.
These third-party providers are contractually obligated to use your information only to provide the requested services and to keep it confidential and secure.
b. With Legal Authorities
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of SACAL, our donors, volunteers, or the public.
c. In Case of Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of SACAL’s assets, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. In such cases, SACAL will notify users through an update to the Privacy Policy.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies (such as web beacons) to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device to help recognize you when you return to the website.
a. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the operation of the website, such as enabling you to log in or making a donation.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help us analyze how visitors use our website and improve its functionality.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences (such as language settings) to enhance your user experience.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your browsing behavior across websites to provide targeted advertisements.
b. Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.
5. How We Protect Your Information
SACAL takes the protection of your personal information seriously. We use appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission (such as payment information).
- Secure servers and firewalls.
- Regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Access control to ensure only authorized personnel can access your information.
However, no system or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data, but we strive to maintain industry-standard security practices.
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have certain rights concerning the information SACAL collects about you. These include:
a. Right to Access
You can request access to the personal information SACAL holds about you. You may request a copy of this information by contacting us using the details below.
b. Right to Correction
If any of the personal information we hold is inaccurate, you have the right to request corrections or updates to that information.
c. Right to Deletion
You may request the deletion of your personal information, provided there are no legal obligations that require us to retain it. We may need to retain certain information for regulatory or tax purposes.
d. Opting Out of Communications
You may opt out of receiving marketing or promotional communications from SACAL at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or by contacting us directly.
e. Right to Withdraw Consent
If we process your information based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. However, withdrawal of consent may affect your ability to use certain SACAL services (such as donation processing).
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please be aware that these websites have their own privacy policies and practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties before providing any personal information. SACAL is not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
SACAL does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 18, we will promptly delete the information.
9. International Data Transfers
As SACAL operates in India, your personal information may be processed and stored within India. If you are accessing our website from outside of India, please be aware that your data may be subject to Indian data protection laws, which may differ from those of your country of residence.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
SACAL reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. By continuing to use our website after such changes are made, you agree to be bound by the updated policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: sacalodisha@gmail.com
Address: EL/21, Neelachal Nagar-5th Lane, Berhampur, Ganjam, Odisha, 761111, India