Privacy Policy

A Legal Disclaimer

Samatech Foundation operates this website to support our mission of improving sanitation and education in India. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to our website and those who interact with us online. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information from visitors and supporters:

a. Personal Information Provided by You

Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (when you contact us or subscribe to updates).
Payment details (if you make donations).
Any information you voluntarily provide when filling out contact forms or subscribing to newsletters.

b. Automatically Collected Information

IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and referring website.
Data collected via cookies and analytics tools to improve website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To communicate updates, news, and fundraising campaigns related to our sanitation and education initiatives.
To process and acknowledge donations securely.
To improve user experience on our website through analytics and performance tracking.
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. However, we may share information under the following circumstances:

With trusted service providers that assist in operating our website, payment processing, or communications (e.g., Wix, payment gateways).
If required by law enforcement, courts, or regulatory authorities to comply with legal obligations.
When necessary to protect the rights, privacy, and safety of our users, supporters, or the public.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we encourage users to take precautions when sharing personal data.

5. Your Rights and Choices

As per Indian data protection laws and applicable regulations, you have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data upon request.
Opt-out of receiving emails and newsletters.
Withdraw consent for data collection where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

6. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to enhance user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, but doing so may limit certain website functionalities.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

8. Privacy of Minors

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us for prompt removal.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and continued use of our website signifies acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Samatech Foundation
Metro House 1st Floor, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mumbai 20
Email: info@samatechfoundation.com
Phone: +91 - 22091462