Effective Date: November 1, 2024
The Sarban Foundation Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or use Sarban Foundation’s website (“Site”) or engage with our services (“Services”), including information collected via email, telephone, and other means. Sarban Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. By using or accessing our Site or Services, you acknowledge our practices and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Your Information That We Collect
We use the term “personal information” to refer to any information that identifies or can be used to identify you. Examples include your name, email address, and IP address.
Information That You Provide to Us:
– Applicants: If you apply for a scholarship, we collect personal identifiers such as your name, email, address, education information (e.g., school name, level of education, GPA), and financial information that may be relevant to assessing your eligibility for scholarships.
– Donors: If you donate to Sarban Foundation, we collect personal identifiers such as your name, phone number, and email, as well as financial information required to process your donation. Financial information is handled by our service provider(s) and not directly by Sarban Foundation.
– Contacting Us: If you contact us, we may collect personal identifiers, the content of your message, and any additional information you provide.
Information Collected from Other Sources
If you interact with us through social media platforms, we may use information that you provide to us, including your social media username, in accordance with applicable law and the platform’s privacy policies.
Information Automatically Collected
We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to automatically collect information about your device and interaction with the Site, including IP address, browser type, and referring/exit pages. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, please visit [link to cookie policy].
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information in ways that are compatible with the purposes for which it was collected or authorized by you, including the following:
– To Provide Services: We use your information to administer scholarships, process applications, and facilitate career guidance and mentoring.
– For Anti-Fraud and Site Improvement: We use information to help screen for potential risks and fraud and to improve our Site.
– To Communicate with You: We use your information to communicate about your use of our Services, including providing updates and responding to inquiries.
– To Comply with Legal Requirements: We use your information as necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information with trusted third parties, including:
– Service Providers: We share personal information with vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing and analytics. These vendors are required to use your information only for the purposes specified by Sarban Foundation.
– Legal and Similar Disclosures: We may share your information to comply with applicable laws, respond to legal requests, or protect our rights.
Information Security
The security of your information is very important to us. We take reasonable steps to protect your information; however, no system or means of transmitting data over the Internet can be guaranteed as entirely secure.
Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to review, correct, or delete personal information we have about you. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at [contact information]. We will respond to your request within the time required by applicable law.
Our Retention of Your Information
We will retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Services and comply with legal obligations. If you wish to request that we no longer use your information, please contact us at [contact information].
Children’s Information
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 14. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete the information as soon as possible.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
abbas.arslan1@gmail.com