Privacy Policy

Guardians of Your Privacy: Our Commitment to Transparency and Security

Last Update:  April 10, 2024

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") outlines the data collection, usage, and protection practices of the Centre of Excellence crowdfunding platform ("Platform") managed by the Old Anandians' Professional Forum ("OAPF", "we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By accessing or using the Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information from donors:

  • Personal Information: When you make a donation, we collect your first name, last name, email address, mailing address, country, and phone number.
  • Donation Details: We collect information about the donated amount, the designated centre, and the date and time of the donation.

We may also collect information on how the Site is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

2. Use of Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Processing donations and providing donation-related services
  • Communicating with donors regarding their donations, updates, and marketing materials.
  • Maintaining transparency and accountability by publicly displaying the first name, last name initial, donated amount, and date and time of the donation on the Platform.
  • Providing donors with the option to opt out of public display, in which case their name will be masked with "Anonymous" and their data will only be kept by OAPF for internal purposes.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share donor information with third parties under the following circumstances:

  • With service providers and partners who assist us in operating the Platform and providing donation-related services.
  • With law enforcement agencies, regulatory authorities, or other third parties if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
  • With the public, as part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, unless donors choose to opt out of public display.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard donor information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Hotjar

We use Hotjar to better understand our users' needs and to optimize our service and user experience. Hotjar is a technology service that helps us better understand our users' experience (e.g., how much time they spend on which pages, which links they choose to click, what users do and don't like, etc.) and this enables us to build and maintain our service with user feedback.

Hotjar uses cookies and other technologies to collect data on our users' behavior and their devices. This includes a device's IP address (processed during your session and stored in a de-identified form), device screen size, device type (unique device identifiers), browser information, geographic location (country only), and the preferred language used to display our Site.

Hotjar stores this information in a pseudonymized user profile. Neither Hotjar nor we will ever use this information to identify individual users or to match it with further data on an individual user.

For further details, please see Hotjar’s privacy policy by clicking on this link: Hotjar Privacy Policy.

7. Donor Rights

Donors have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete their personal information.
  • Object to the processing of their personal information.
  • Opt out of public display of their donation details.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@oapf.org.

9. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data practices. Any revisions to this Policy will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Platform following such changes will constitute acceptance of the revised Policy.

Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet

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Contributing to the Center of Excellence (COE) goes beyond being a mere donation; it signifies a dedication to educational excellence. Our platform guarantees maximum security and transparency in every transaction. Each donation is securely documented in our accounting system, instantly generating a receipt and certification for your records via email. Adhering to the highest standards, all transactions undergo meticulous audits carried out by an international audit firm, a globally renowned auditing firm. We are committed to openly sharing comprehensive audit reports, ensuring our donors have the utmost confidence in the accountability, integrity, compliance, and security of our processes. Your trust is of paramount importance to us, and we remain steadfast in upholding the highest standards of financial transparency and accountability.

At Centre of Excellence, we prioritize the security and privacy of your personal information. We collect data for improving your experience, processing transactions, and delivering personalized content. Rest assured, your information is handled with the utmost confidentiality and is never shared with third parties without your consent. Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. These cookies assist in providing personalized content, improving our services, and tailoring marketing efforts. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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