1. Introduction
At Shelter for Social Development (SSD) ("we," "our," or "us"), your privacy is of the utmost importance. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have concerning your data when you visit our website, make a donation, volunteer, or interact with our services.
2. Information We Collect
We only collect information that is necessary to operate our programs effectively, process your donations, and keep you informed. This may include:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address provided during donation, newsletter signup, or volunteer registration.
- Financial Information: Payment details (processed securely via encrypted third-party gateways). We do not store your credit card or mobile banking PINs on our servers.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, and standard web analytics collected automatically via cookies to help us improve website functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is strictly used to further our organizational mission. Specifically, we use your data to:
- Process and acknowledge your donations securely.
- Send you annual reports, tax receipts, and impact updates.
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact and partnership forms.
- Improve our website's user experience and analyze visitor trends.
4. Data Sharing and Protection
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Your data is only shared with trusted service providers (such as secure payment processors or email distribution platforms) solely for the purpose of fulfilling SSD’s operational needs. We implement strict digital and physical security protocols to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your personal data.
5. Your Rights and Choices
As a supporter of SSD, you have full control over your data. You hold the right to:
- Opt out of marketing or newsletter communications at any time.
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections to inaccurate data or the complete deletion of your records from our systems.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external partner organizations, government bodies, or media outlets. Please note that SSD is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team:
Email: privacy@ssd.org.bd
Phone: +880 1234 567 890
Address: House #12, Road #4, Block C, Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh