Effective Date: August 08, 2020
Welcome to the website of Rural Health and Developing Education Society (RHADES). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide while using our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Postal Address (if provided)
- Donation Details (excluding sensitive payment information)
- Volunteer Registration Information
- Event Registration Details
- Feedback, Suggestions, or Enquiries
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Device Information
- Website Usage Statistics through cookies and analytics
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your enquiries and requests.
- Register volunteers and participants.
- Process donations.
- Share updates about our programs and activities.
- Improve our website and services.
- Conduct surveys and community outreach.
- Maintain records required by law.
- Send newsletters (only if you subscribe).
3. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and enable us to improve its functionality.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.
4. Data Protection
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only:
- When required by law.
- With trusted service providers assisting in website operations.
- To process donations securely.
- With your consent.
- To protect our legal rights or prevent fraud.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. RHADES is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those websites.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent where required by applicable law.
8. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent where applicable.
- Request a copy of your stored information.
- Opt out of promotional communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Donations
When making donations through our website, payment transactions may be processed by secure third-party payment gateways. RHADES does not store your debit card, credit card, banking, or payment credentials on its servers.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:
Rural Health and Developing Education Society (RHADES)
Email: rhades2005@gmail.com
Phone: +91-8057113333
Address: Rampa Complex, Near Kalu Siddh Mandir, Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.