Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28 September 2024.

The Srividya Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or interact with our services. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other relevant privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Payment information (for donations)
  • Identification information (for volunteers or employees)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Usage Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and clickstream data
  • Device type and operating system

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect data about your interaction with our website.

Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or subscribe to our newsletters.
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfil transactions, such as processing donations.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and maintain our relationship with you.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you about our programs, events, or services
  • To process your donations and provide tax receipts
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To personalize your experience
  • To maintain our records and manage volunteer relationships

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data in the following instances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to perform payment processing, email delivery, or website hosting.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce agreements, or protect our rights, safety, and property.
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you provide explicit consent.

International Data Transfers (For GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data when such transfers occur in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Your Rights

 California Residents (CCPA)

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request details about the personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
  • Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. (Note: We do not sell personal information.)

European Union Residents (GDPR)

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectify: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten “): You may request that we delete your data, subject to certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitations on how we process your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to processing your data for specific purposes, such as marketing.

Don’t hesitate to contact us at info@srividya.net to exercise these rights.

Security Measures

We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you request deletion of your data, we will take reasonable steps to delete it promptly.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities within the time frame required by applicable laws.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such a collection, we will take steps to delete the data.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will post the updated policy on our website and indicate the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You may adjust your cookie preferences via browser settings or by visiting our Cookie Consent tool.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Srividya Foundation
Address: 166, Geary St, STE 1500 #1940, San Francisco, CA 94108.
Email: info@srividya.net
Phone: +1 650-456-7887

Consent

By using our services, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please refrain from using our services.