Privacy Policy

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At **Karuas International Foundation**, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Privacy Policy. Please read the following carefully.

1. **Information We Collect**

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

- **Personal Identification Information**: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, etc.

- **Donation Information**: Credit card details, bank account information, and other payment-related information.

- **Website Interaction Information**: Data on your usage of the website, including IP address, browser type, device type, and pages viewed.

- **Communication Data**: Information you provide when you contact us through email, forms, or other communication channels.

2. **How We Use Your Information**

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

- **To Process Donations**: Your personal and financial information is used to process your donations securely and efficiently.

- **To Improve Our Website and Services**: We use interaction data to analyze how users engage with our website, which helps us enhance user experience and functionality.

- **To Communicate with You**: We may use your contact information to send you updates about our campaigns, events, and initiatives. You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time.

- **To Comply with Legal Obligations**: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. **How We Protect Your Information**

We implement a variety of security measures to ensure the protection of your personal data. This includes using encryption for sensitive financial transactions and maintaining physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information.

- **Secure Transactions**: Payments made on our website are processed via secure payment gateways and are encrypted for your protection.

- **Access Control**: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal data, and we restrict access to sensitive data to only those who need it to perform their duties.

 4. **Cookies**

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device. They help us track your preferences and improve your experience on our website. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the site.

 5. **Sharing Your Information**

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or communicating with you. These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

We may also share your information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

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#### 6. **Your Rights**

You have the right to:

- **Access Your Data**: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

- **Correct or Update Your Data**: If your information is incorrect or incomplete, you may request that we correct it.

- **Delete Your Data**: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations or legitimate interests that may require us to retain certain data.

- **Opt-Out of Marketing Communications**: If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in the email or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at **[contact@karuasfoundation.org](contact@karuasfoundation.org)**.

 7. **Third-Party Links**

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 8. **Changes to This Privacy Policy**

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

9. **Contact Us**

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

**Karuas International Foundation**  

Email: [contact@karuasfoundation.org](contact@karuasfoundation.org)  

By using our website, you consent to our collection and use of your personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting Karuas International Foundation.