At Award Trust, (Agriculture, Water and Action for Rural Development) we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience for all of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (www.awardtrust.org) or interact with our services.
By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of your personal data in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from users:
Personal Information: This includes name, email address, phone number, and postal address, which are voluntarily provided by you when you donate, register, or contact us.
Payment Information: For donation processing, we collect credit card details, payment account information, and billing addresses via secure payment gateways.
Website Usage Data: We collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the time you spend on our website through cookies and tracking technologies to help us improve our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
To Process Donations: We use your personal and payment information to process donations, send receipts, and keep you updated on the impact of your contributions.
To Communicate with You: We may use your contact details to respond to your inquiries, send you newsletters, updates on our activities, and other important information about our campaigns or events.
To Improve Our Website: We use website usage data to analyze trends, monitor user engagement, and optimize the content and user experience of our website.
To Send Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send promotional materials or notifications related to upcoming campaigns or events that may interest you.
3. Data Protection
We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure payment gateways, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
Payment Security: All payments made through our website are processed through secure third-party payment gateways that comply with PCI-DSS standards.
SSL Encryption: Our website uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to protect your personal data during transmission.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:
With Service Providers: We may share personal information with third-party vendors who help us process donations or provide services such as email communication, data analysis, or website hosting.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to a valid request by government authorities.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. We use cookies to:
Track website usage and improve our content.
Provide a personalized experience by remembering your preferences and settings.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. These websites are not governed by this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Update or correct any personal information that is incorrect or incomplete.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from email communications or marketing material at any time by following the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us directly.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to remove that information.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will indicate the date of the most recent revision.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please feel free to contact us:
