SAMA Foundation (https://sama-india.org/) is committed to the ethical collection, retention, and use of information you provide to us (“Personal Information”) on this site.

1. Personal Information We Collect

Your Personal Information may include:

• Your name
• Your email and mailing address
• Your telephone numbers
• Your payment processing details
• Limited personal details
• Any other data SAMA Foundation may require

The following Privacy Policy outlines our understanding with you on the collection, use, and protection of your Personal Information. Please read the entire Privacy Policy carefully.

YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE CONSTITUTES YOUR CONSENT TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY (AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME), AND YOU SHALL BE BOUND BY THE SAME.

2. Site Browsing

2.1 Anonymous Browsing

• You may browse the Site anonymously. We do not require you to identify yourself or reveal any Personal Information while browsing the Site.
• However, certain sections or features may be restricted without supplying us with Personal Information. For example, you may not be able to make donations or transactions on the Site without providing Personal Information.

2.2 Automatic Data Collection

While browsing, the Site’s operating system may automatically record some general information (“General Information”) about your visit, such as:

• The date and time you visit the Site, along with the address of the previous website if you linked to us from another site.
• The type of browser you are using (e.g., Chrome version ‘X’).

2.3 Use of General Information

• General Information is not linked to Personal Information and is used by SAMA Foundation for:
  • Statistical analysis
  • Tracking overall traffic patterns
  • Gauging public interest
• Such General Information may be shared at SAMA Foundation’s discretion.

3. Usage of Information

3.1 Internal Use

Personal information will be used by SAMA Foundation for internal purposes, including:

• Sending emails, project updates, and appreciation emails.
• Processing your donations to SAMA Foundation.
• Maintaining an internal database of collected Personal Information from donors and prospective volunteers/employees.
• Administering and evaluating the Site and SAMA Foundation’s activities, responding to issues, and analyzing visitor trends.

3.2 Disclosure of Personal Information

• Personal Information will only be disclosed to persons employed or contracted by SAMA Foundation to perform administrative services.

3.3 Sharing with Partners

• SAMA Foundation may share Personal Information with partners and non-governmental organizations affiliated with the foundation.
• SAMA Foundation retains ownership rights over such information and will share only as deemed appropriate.

3.4 Limitation of Liability

• SAMA Foundation is not liable for any loss, damage (whether direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental) or harm caused to you by the misuse of your Personal Information by any third party who is not an employee of SAMA Foundation.

3.5 Legal Disclosures

• SAMA Foundation reserves the right to disclose any Personal Information without notice or consent if required to:
  • Satisfy legal requirements.
  • Conduct investigations of breaches of law.
  • Protect the Site and SAMA Foundation’s property.
  • Fulfill your requests.
  • Comply with internal policies.

4. Security

4.1 Security Measures

• SAMA Foundation uses up-to-date security measures to protect your Personal Information.

4.2 No Warranty

• However, SAMA Foundation does not make any express or implied warranty regarding the security measures that may be in place.

5. Links to Other Websites

• The Site may contain links to other websites for visitors’ benefit.
• This Privacy Policy does not apply to such external sites.
• SAMA Foundation is not responsible for, nor liable for any loss or damage caused to you by the collection, use, and retention of Personal Information by these external sites.
• It is advisable to review the privacy policies of all websites you visit before disclosing any information.

6. Variation of the Privacy Policy

• SAMA Foundation reserves the right to add, alter, delete, or modify any terms and conditions in this Privacy Policy at its sole discretion.
• Such changes shall be binding on you once you visit the Site after the Privacy Policy has been amended.