Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 3, 2025

Parambrahma Seva Foundation ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or communicate with us.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information from you:

• Personal Information: This is information that you provide voluntarily when contacting us, subscribing to our newsletter, or making a donation. Personal information may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.
• Non-Personal Information: This includes data about how you interact with our website, such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide and improve our services: We use your information to respond to your inquiries, fulfill donations, and improve the quality of our programs and services.
• To communicate with you: We may send newsletters, updates, and other promotional materials related to our activities.
• To process payments: We may use your information to process donations and provide receipts.
• To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and other legal obligations.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We implement physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to ensure your data remains secure. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us with our operations (e.g., payment processors, email services, etc.). These third parties are obligated to protect your information in accordance with our privacy standards.
• For legal reasons: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and provide a more personalized experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your user experience on our website.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
• Opt out of receiving communications from us at any time.

To exercise your rights or ask questions about our privacy practices, you can contact us at [email protected].

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: March 3, 2025

Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Terms and Conditions") carefully before using the website and services of Parambrahma Seva Foundation ("we", "us", or "our").

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website and services provided by Parambrahma Seva Foundation, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions, including any additional terms and policies referenced herein.

2. Use of Our Services

You agree to use our services and website for lawful purposes only. You may not use our website or services to:

• Engage in any unlawful activities or conduct that could harm or disrupt the functionality of our website.
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
• Impersonate any individual or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any organization.

3. Donations and Payments

If you make a donation through our website, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information. Donations made through our website are processed through secure payment gateways. We do not store sensitive payment information, such as credit card details, on our servers.

By making a donation, you understand that it is a voluntary contribution, and once the payment is processed, it is non-refundable, unless required by applicable law.

4. Intellectual Property

The content on our website, including text, images, logos, graphics, videos, and other materials, is the intellectual property of Parambrahma Seva Foundation. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any of our content without prior written consent.

5. User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to us, such as comments, testimonials, or feedback, you grant Parambrahma Seva Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and modify such content for promotional and operational purposes.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Parambrahma Seva Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of our website and services, including, but not limited to, any loss of data, loss of profits, or personal injury.

7. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

8. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Parambrahma Seva Foundation operates. Any disputes arising under these Terms and Conditions shall be resolved in the courts of Kolkata, West Bengal.

9. Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to update or change these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top of the page will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, or if you need to contact us for any reason, please reach out to us at [email protected].