Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

SPARSH (Social Participation Among Rural People For Sustainable Health) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Register for events or programs
• Make a donation
• Volunteer with us

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Send you updates about our programs and activities (with your consent)
• Process donations and maintain donation records
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our programs, or serving our users, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
• Unsubscribe from our communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at sparsh.ngo@gmail.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: