Privacy Policy

At Meera Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with us.

Last Updated: January 27, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with Meera Foundation:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other identifying details when you sign up for newsletters, volunteer, donate, or participate in events.
  • Payment Information: Credit card or bank account information, securely processed when you make donations.
  • Non-Personal Information: Usage data such as IP address, browser type, and website interaction data, collected through cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information you provide for the following purposes:

  • To Process Donations: To securely process and acknowledge your contributions.
  • To Communicate with You: To send you updates, newsletters, event information, and respond to inquiries or support requests.
  • For Volunteer Management: To coordinate volunteer activities and notify you of upcoming opportunities.
  • To Improve Our Services: To analyze website usage data, improve our programs, and enhance user experience.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

Meera Foundation does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or manage our communications, under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or prevent fraud or abuse.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes encryption of sensitive data (such as payment information) and regularly updating our systems to ensure their security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access and Update Information: You may request access to your personal information or update it by contacting us directly.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us.
  • Request Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect certain functionalities of our website.

7. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

Meera Foundation may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest updates.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: meerafoundationvns@gmail.com
Phone: +91-9026418382
Address: S-3/105, Orderly Bazar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002, India

We are committed to addressing any privacy concerns and ensuring the safety and security of your personal data.