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APrivacy Policy
Vital Hope Foundation

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how Vital Hope Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, protects, and shares your personal information when you access or interact with our website (vitalhopefoundation.in) and any of our services (collectively referred to as the “Website” or “Services”).

By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

  1. Information We Automatically Collect
    When you browse our Website, certain technical information may be automatically collected by our servers. This includes:

IP address

Browser type and version

Operating system

Device type

Language preferences

The website you visited before ours

Access times and dates

This data helps us analyze trends, administer the site, and identify security issues. It does not personally identify you.

  1. Information You Voluntarily Provide
    You may be asked to provide personal information when using specific features, such as making a donation, subscribing to updates, or filling out forms. This may include:

Full name

Email address and phone number

Mailing address

Donation/payment details

Any content or messages you voluntarily submit

Sharing this information is optional, but without it, some features of the Website may not be available to you.

  1. How We Use Your Information
    We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

To process donations and send acknowledgments

To respond to inquiries and offer support

To manage user accounts and subscriptions

To send newsletters and updates (only with your consent)

To improve our Website and services

To maintain security and prevent fraud

To comply with legal requirements

Your data is only used for the reasons it was collected and not for any unrelated purpose without your consent.

  1. Payments and Financial Information
    All payment transactions are securely handled by reputable third-party payment gateways. We do not store credit card or banking details on our servers. Please refer to the privacy policies of these processors for more details on how they handle your data.
  2. Managing and Updating Your Information
    You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. To make such a request, please contact us at info@vitalhopefoundation.com. We may retain certain information if required by law or to fulfill obligations related to donations or partnerships.
  3. Sharing of Information
    We will never sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, payment processors)

Partners or affiliates who help us deliver our mission

Legal authorities when required to comply with laws or respond to legal requests

Successors, in case of organizational restructuring or merger

All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they are providing.

  1. Data Retention
    Your personal data will be stored only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes stated in this Policy or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
  2. Your Rights
    Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

Access your personal data

Request correction of inaccurate information

Ask for deletion of your data

Object to or restrict processing

Request data portability

Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@vitalhopefoundation.com. We may verify your identity before proceeding with your request.

  1. Children’s Privacy
    We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you believe a child has shared personal data with us, please get in touch immediately. Parental involvement is encouraged to protect children online.
  2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
    Our Website uses cookies to:

Enhance site performance

Store your preferences

Understand user behavior

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some functionalities of the Website. Learn more at www.internetcookies.org.

  1. “Do Not Track” Requests
    Currently, our systems do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers. However, we respect your privacy and aim to minimize tracking across third-party platforms.
  2. Email Communications
    If you opt-in to receive communications from us, we may send occasional emails regarding updates, programs, and appeals. You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the link provided in those emails. We follow all relevant anti-spam regulations.
  3. External Links
    Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of those websites when visiting them.
  4. Security of Your Data
    We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute safety.
  5. Data Breaches
    If a data breach occurs that affects your personal information, we will take all necessary steps to investigate and notify you as required by applicable law.
  6. Changes to This Policy
    This Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website signifies acceptance of any changes.
  7. Acceptance of This Policy
    By using our Website or services, you confirm that you have read and agreed to this Privacy Policy. If you disagree, you must stop using the Website and services.
  8. Contact Us
    If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

📧 Email: info@vitalhopefoundation.com
🌐 Website: www.vitalhopefoundation.in