Why We Collect Information
We collect information to support The NS Foundation’s mission.
Here’s how it helps:
- Secure Donations: We use secure servers to encrypt your financial information during donations, ensuring its safe transfer.
- Stay Informed: If you choose, we’ll send updates about The NS Foundation and our campaigns via email.
- Improve Your Experience: We use cookies (explained later) to personalize your website experience and understand visitor behaviour for website improvement.
We never collect or record information without your consent.
Using Your Information
We use your information responsibly, with two main purposes:
- Manage Donations: We maintain accurate records to ensure proper donation acknowledgement and allocation.
- Enhance Communication: We use your email (if you opt-in) to keep you informed about our work.
Cookies: Understanding Your Online Journey
Cookies are tiny files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites “remember” you and improve your experience. We use them in a few ways:
- Customization: Cookies recall your preferred page display, text size, and media player settings.
- Donation Processing: They hold temporary information during donations and campaign sign-ups.
- Website Analytics: We use anonymous data (collected via cookies) to understand how visitors navigate our site, allowing us to improve its functionality.
You can disable cookies at any time, but it may affect some website features.
Data Collected by Others
Our website uses tools and services that rely on their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Provides anonymous website usage data for improvement purposes.
- Social Buttons: Allow sharing content on platforms like Facebook and Twitter. These platforms collect data based on their policies.
- External Web Services: Certain content like videos use services like YouTube, which might collect information based on their policies.
We recommend checking the privacy policies of these external platforms.
Disabling Cookies
Most browsers allow managing cookie settings. Refer to your browser’s help function for instructions.
Refunding Donations
When you make a donation through the NS Foundation website, via cash, or during our donation campaigns, it qualifies for 80G benefits. You will receive a donation receipt via email or WhatsApp. Please note that all donations are non-refundable.
We hope this revised version clarifies how we handle your information. Feel free to reach out if you have further questions!
Retention of Your Personal Data
We only keep your personal information for as long as it’s needed for the purposes outlined in this policy. This includes complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.
We also use usage data for internal analysis. This data is generally kept for a shorter time unless it’s needed for security, improving our service, or fulfilling legal requirements.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your information might be processed in different locations where we operate or where our partners are based. This means it could be transferred and stored on computers outside your country.
By using our service, you agree to this data transfer. We take steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in line with this policy. We won’t transfer your data unless there are strong safeguards in place.
Deleting Your Personal Data
You have the right to delete your personal information. You can often do this directly within your account settings. If you need assistance, please contact us +91 9940128573 | info@nsfoundation.ngo
Please note that we may need to keep certain information due to legal obligations.
Multiple Contact Methods:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us by email, phone, or mail:
- Email: info@nsfoundation.org
- Phone: 99401 28573
- Mailing Address: NS Foundation, No.60, Narivanam Salai, Mangadu Chennai – 600122