Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Effective Date: [01.08.2024]

At the NOW Foundation (Nela Oneness and Wellbeing Foundation), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the information you provide to us through our website, [www.thenowfoundation.org], and other interactions with our organization.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Payment Information: Credit card or other payment details when you make a donation.
Demographic Information: Age, gender, location (if provided voluntarily).
Communication Preferences: Your preferences for receiving newsletters, updates, and other communications.
Website Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, links clicked, and other interactions.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Processing Donations: To process and acknowledge your donations, issue tax receipts (under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, India), and ensure the security of your transactions.
Communication: To send you newsletters, updates on our projects, event invitations, and other relevant information based on your preferences.
Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our content, user experience, and services.
Fundraising and Outreach: To contact you about our programs, initiatives, and fundraising campaigns.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations in India.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:

Trusted Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us with website hosting, payment processing, email marketing, and other services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request (e.g., court order).

Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We use industry-standard practices, such as encryption, firewalls, and secure socket layer (SSL) technology.

Your Choices

You can:

Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.
Access and Update: Request to review, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at [connect@thenowfoundation.org].

Privacy Policy - the basics

At the NOW Foundation (Nela Oneness and Wellbeing Foundation), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us through our website, www.thenowfoundation.org , and other interactions with our organization.

Information We Collect:

Personal Identifiers: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Payment Information: Credit card or other payment details when you make a donation.
Demographic Information: Age, gender, location, and other demographic information you choose to provide.
Communication Preferences: Your preferences for receiving communications from us.
Website Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, links clicked, and other interactions.

How We Use Your Information:

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Processing Donations: To process and acknowledge your donations, and to send you tax receipts.
Communicating with You: To send you newsletters, updates, event invitations, and other communications you have opted to receive.
Improving Our Website: To analyze website usage and improve our content and services.
Fundraising and Outreach: To contact you about our programs, projects, and fundraising initiatives.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

How We Share Your Information:

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties. We may share your information with:

Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, email marketing, and other services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request (e.g., a subpoena or court order).

Security of Your Information:

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We use industry-standard security practices, such as encryption and firewalls, to safeguard your data.

Your Choices:

Opting Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails.
Accessing and Updating Your Information: You can request to access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us -connect@tenowfoundation.org