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Privacy Notice

Privacy Notice

 

Neil Shastri Charitable Corp, d/b/a Neil Shastri Foundation

 

**Effective Date:** June 1, 2025

 

This Privacy Notice explains how the Neil Shastri Charitable Corp, d/b/a Neil Shastri Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") gathers, utilizes, secures, and shares information through its website, neilshastri.org. The protection of website visitors' and donors' privacy is a priority.

 

1. Information Collected

 

The following types of information may be collected:

 

  • Information Provided by You:** When interacting with the website, you may provide personal information, such as:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Phone number

    • Mailing address

    • Information submitted via contact or donation forms or event registration

    • Information provided when signing up for newsletters or email update

    • Donation-related information, including payment details (processed securely by a third-party processor)

 

  • Automatically Collected Information:** Certain information about your visit may be automatically collected, including:

    •     IP address

    •     Browser type

    •     Operating system

    •     Referring website

    •     Pages visited

    •     Visit time and date

    •     Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

 

2. How We Use your Personal Information

 

Information collected is used for the following purposes:

 

  • To offer personalized service and respond to your requests: This includes responding to inquiries, processing donations, and providing details about programs and activities.

  • To send email alerts and updates: Newsletters, event invitations, and other communications related to the work may be sent.  You can opt out of these communications at any time.

  • To process donations: Information is used to process donations securely and issue tax receipts where applicable.

  • To improve the website: Website usage data may be used to understand visitor interactions and enhance the website's functionality and content.

  • For internal record keeping:** Records of donations and communications are kept for administrative purposes.

  • To comply with legal obligations: Information may be used or disclosed if required by law or legal process.

 

3. Data Protection and Security

 

  • Reasonable security measures are implemented to protect website information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Secure methods are used for data transmission and storage. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

 

4. Sharing Information

 

  • Third-Party Service Providers: Information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers that help operate the website, process donations, and conduct activities. These third parties must keep information confidential and use it only for its intended purposes.

  • Legal Requirements:** Information may be disclosed if required by law or in response to a valid legal request. 

  • Exceptional Circumstances:

  • In limited circumstances, such as a police investigation, data may need to be shared with third parties.

 

5. Donor Privacy

 

  • Donor privacy is a priority. Personal or financial information will not be traded, shared, or sold, except as outlined in this Privacy Notice or with explicit consent. Stringent security measures are used to protect donor information.

 

6. External Links

 

  • The website may contain links to external websites not operated by us. The privacy practices of these websites are beyond our control. Review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites.

 

7. Children's Privacy

 

  • The website is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. Personal information from children under 13 is not knowingly collected. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child has provided personal information, please contact us so that the information can be deleted.

 

8. Your Rights

 

You have specific rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

 

  • Request access to and receive information about the personal information maintained about you.

  • Update and correct inaccuracies in your personal information.

  • Have your personal information deleted.

  • Object to the processing of your personal information.

 

9. Privacy Notice Changes

 

  • This Privacy Notice may be updated periodically. The revised version will be posted on the website with an updated "Effective Date". Review this Privacy Notice regularly to stay informed about how your information is protected.

 

10. Contact Information

 

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, please use the contact form on neilshastri.org

 

**By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Notice.**

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