AVARD collects user information through various means, including when users make donations, sign up for campaigns, or subscribe to updates. This data typically includes personal details like names, email addresses, and payment information for donation processing, tailored campaign engagement, and sending periodic updates. Ensuring transparency, data security, and compliance with privacy regulations is vital in maintaining trust and safeguarding user information.
When forwarding a donation to AVARD, well-wishers are asked to provide certain personal information, including their name, email, mailing address, telephone number, payment processing details, and any additional data as required. This information is collected to verify and ensure the authenticity of contributions and to facilitate the donation process while complying with applicable privacy and security measures.
AVARD does not collect or record the user’s personal information unless he/she chooses to provide it.
General browsing of AVARD Foundation website is anonymous and it does not register the user’spersonal information except the time, date and place of visits and the name of internet service provider. This data is used only for statistics and diagnosis.
By signing up for various services offered by AVARD, the user explicitly authorizes us to collect information based on the user’s usage. The information is used to help provide a better experience to the user and is used as per the user’s specified instructions.
AVARD keeps the user information strictly confidential and this information is secured safely. All relevant information collected through Smile Foundation website is handled and used by internal and/or authorized officials only. It is nevershared with any external agencies or third party individuals.
AVARD efficiently utilizes the provided information in several ways: it maintains meticulous records of all donations received, offers regular updates on its activities and progress through bulletins and newsletters (with the option to opt-out of subscriptions), ensures users receive the most pertinent and valuable information, and uses the data to gain deeper insights into the individuals who visit the AVARD website, engage in donations, or participate in its campaigns.
At AVARD, we value the privacy of individuals who join our mailing lists through our website or campaign engagements. We want to assure you that we do not engage in selling, renting, loaning, trading, or leasing the addresses on our email lists to any third parties. Your information is kept secure and used solely for our communication and engagement efforts.
Cookies are pieces of electronic information which will be sent by Smile Foundation when a user visitsthe website. These will be placed in the hard disk of the user’s computer and enable Smile Foundation to recognise the user when he/she visits the website again.
The user can configure his/her browser so that it responds to cookies the way he/she deems fit. For example, you make want to accept all cookies, reject them all or get notified when a cookie is sent. The users may check their browser’s settings to modify cookie behaviour as per individual behaviour.
If a user disables the use of cookies on the web browser, or removes or rejects specific cookies from AVARD Bhavan’s website or linked sites then he/she may not be able to use the website as it is intended.
uses well-recognised and proven technology for payments. Payment information is transferred by the use of an SSL connection which offers the highest degree of security that the donor’s browser is able to support.
Several layers of built-in security, including an advanced firewall system, encryption of credit card numbers, and use of passwords, protect the collected information.
AVARD uses a number of external web services on its site to display content within its web pages. For example, to display video, it uses YouTube. As with the social media buttons, AVARD cannot prevent these sites, or external domains, from collecting information on the user’s consumption of the content embedded on its site.
The AVARD website contains links to other websites for the benefit of its visitors. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such other websites.
AVARD is not expressly or impliedly responsible for, or liable to any loss or damage caused to a user by the collection, use, and retention of Personal Information by such websites in any manner whatsoever. It is important that the users review the privacy policies of all websites they visit before disclosing any information to such websites.
As and when the need arises, AVARD may alter its privacy policy in accordance with the latest technology and trends. It will provide you with timely notice of these changes. The users may reach out to AVARD if they have any queries about any changes made to its practices
If you have any questions at all about AVARD's privacy policy, please write to us at: info@avard.org
