Privacy Policy

At Mili Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make donations, or interact with our organization.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

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

• Make a donation to Mili Foundation
• Register as a volunteer
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our website
• Participate in our programs or events

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Demographic information
• Any other information you choose to provide

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
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on our website
• Date and time of your visit

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Processing Donations: To process and acknowledge your donations, issue tax receipts, and maintain donation records
• Communication: To send you updates about our programs, newsletters, event invitations, and fundraising campaigns
• Volunteer Management: To coordinate volunteer activities and communicate with our volunteers
• Program Delivery: To administer our programs and services effectively
• Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and protect our organization

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

3.3 With Your Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent for specific purposes not outlined in this policy.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and databases
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
• Employee training on data protection and privacy

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 browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website functionality
• Provide relevant content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some features of our website.

6. 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 websites you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Donation records are maintained in accordance with applicable tax and accounting regulations.

10. International Data Transfers

Mili Foundation operates primarily in India. If you are accessing our website from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India where our servers are located and our central database operates.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Consent

By using our website, making a donation, or providing your information to Mili Foundation, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.