Privacy Policy
At Blind Care International Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (www.blindcare.icu) or engage with our services. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website, make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us:
A. Personal Information
This includes information you provide voluntarily, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information (for donations)
- Any other details you choose to share with us
B. Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal data automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Pages visited on our website
- Time and date of access
We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: Responding to inquiries, processing donations, and providing updates about our work.
- To Improve Our Website: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience and website functionality.
- To Communicate With You: Sending newsletters, event updates, and fundraising appeals (with your consent).
- To Ensure Security: Protecting against fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting regulatory requirements and ensuring ethical use of data.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement industry-standard measures to safeguard it. These include:
- Encryption: Secure processing of payment transactions.
- Access Control: Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only.
- Regular Security Audits: Monitoring for potential threats or vulnerabilities.
However, while we take strong measures, no internet transmission is completely secure. We encourage users to take precautions when sharing personal information online.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your information in the following cases:
- With Service Providers: Third-party vendors (such as payment processors) who assist in our operations.
- For Legal Reasons: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information for specific purposes.
Third-party service providers are required to handle your information securely and use it only for the purposes specified by us.
5. Your Rights & Choices
You have control over your personal information and can:
- Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our messages.
- Request Access to Your Data: Ask for a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request Data Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Update or Correct Information: Contact us to update inaccurate or incomplete details.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@blindcare.icu.
6. Third-Party Links & External Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for additional resources or partnerships. This Privacy Policy applies only to Blind Care International Foundation. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites, and we encourage users to review their policies before providing personal information.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
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