The Bongaigaon Gana Seva Society (BGSS) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website (the “Website”).
Information We Collect:
- Information you provide: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. This can happen when you:
- Contact us with inquiries
- Donate through our website (if applicable)
- Sign up for our newsletter (if applicable)
- Submit comments or feedback
- Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies. This information may include:
- Your IP address
- The type of browser you use
- The website you visited before coming to ours
- The pages you view on our website
- Your browsing behavior on our website
How We Use Your Information:
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and requests
- To send you information about our activities and events (if you opt-in)
- To process your donations (if applicable)
- To improve the functionality and user experience of our website
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Sharing Your Information:
We will not share your personal information with third parties without your consent, except in the following limited circumstances:
- To service providers who help us operate our website and manage our programs. These service providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we have authorized.
- To comply with legal requirements or respond to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
- To protect the rights and safety of BGSS, our staff, and others.
Your Choices:
You have choices regarding your personal information:
- You can opt out of receiving our communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email you receive from us.
- You can adjust your browser settings to control the use of cookies and other tracking technologies.
Data Retention:
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Security:
BGSS takes reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information.
Children’s Privacy:
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Links to Other Websites:
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not controlled by BGSS. These websites may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes to this Privacy Policy on the Website. You are advised to periodically review this Privacy Policy for any changes.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at director@bgsevasociety.org.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of July 09, 2024.
Additional Information (Optional):
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