Information Gathering

Create Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of its clients, users, and visitors to its website. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information that we handle in the course of our business.

Collection of Personal Information: We may collect personal information from clients, users, and visitors to our website, including but not limited to:

• 1. Name, email address, phone number, or other contact information.
• 2. Company name, job title, or other business information.
• 3. Payment information, such as credit card details, bank details.
• 4. Information about your device or browser when you use our website, such as IP address, browser type, or operating system
• 5. For example when the user:
  - Makes a donation
  - Signs up for a campaign
  - Signs up to stay updated

While forwarding a donation for Creare Foundation the well-wishers have to submit some personal information as it would help us ensuring genuine contributions:

• Your name
• Your email and mailing address
• Your telephone, mobile number
• Your payment processing details
• Any other data as required

Creare Foundation does not collect or record the user’s personal information unless he/she chooses to provide it.

Use of Personal Information

• General browsing of Creare Foundation website is anonymous and it does not register the user's personal information except the time, date and place of visits and the name of the internet service provider. This data is used only for statistics and diagnosis.
• By signing up for various services offered by Creare Foundation, the user explicitly authorizes us to collect information based on the user’s usage. The information is used to help provide a better experience to the user and is used as per the user’s specified instructions.
• Creare Foundation keeps the user information strictly confidential and this information is secured safely. All relevant information collected through Creare Foundation website is handled and used by internal and/or authorized officials only. It is never shared with any external agencies or third party individuals.
• Creare Foundation uses the information given to it in the following ways:
  
  • • To keep an accurate record of all the donations received
  • • To update users about its happenings and developments through bulletins and newsletters, with an option of not to subscribe for the same
  • • To make sure the user is receiving the most appropriate and relevant information
  • • To find out more about the people who are visiting the Creare Foundation Website, donating, or joining its campaigns
  • • To communicate with you, provide you with services or information that you request, or to respond to your inquiries.
  • • To improve our website, services, or products.
  • • To process payments or fulfill orders.
  • • To comply with legal or regulatory requirements

Usually, Creare Foundation does not store user data. In case of specific sign-ups, the data is stored as per user request. The user can opt to delete all the information he/she has provided by simply requesting such by mail. All information, without exception, will be deleted in two working days.

Protection of Personal Information: We take the protection of your personal information seriously and we have implemented measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. We also require our service providers to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sharing of Personal Information: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers that help us provide our services or improve our website. We may also share your information with our affiliates or partners for marketing or other purposes. We will only share your information to the extent necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website or services. This information may include your IP address, browser type, or operating system. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use our website or services.

Children's Privacy: Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Privacy of email lists

Individuals who join Creare Foundation’s mailing lists via its website or through its campaigning engagements are added to its email database. Creare Foundation does not sell, rent, loan, trade, or lease the addresses on our lists to anyone.

Cookie Policy

Cookies are pieces of electronic information which will be sent by Creare Foundation when a user visits the website. These will be placed in the hard disk of the user’s computer and enable Creare Foundation to recognise the user when he/she visits the website again.

The user can configure his/her browser so that it responds to cookies the way he/she deems fit. For example, you want to accept all cookies, reject them all or get notified when a cookie is sent. The users may check their browser’s settings to modify cookie behaviour as per individual behaviour.

If a user disables the use of cookies on the web browser, or removes or rejects specific cookies from Creare Foundation’s website or linked sites then he/she may not be able to use the website as it is intended.

Payment Gateway

Creare Foundation uses well-recognised and proven technology for payments. Payment information is transferred by the use of an SSL connection which offers the highest degree of security that the donor’s browser is able to support.

Several layers of built-in security, including an advanced firewall system, encryption of credit card numbers, and use of passwords, protect the collected information.

By using our website or services, you consent to the terms of this privacy policy.

External Web Services

Creare Foundation uses a number of external web services on its site to display content within its web pages. For example, to display video it uses YouTube. As with the social media buttons, Creare Foundation cannot prevent these sites, or external domains, from collecting information on the user’s consumption of the content embedded on its site.

The Creare Foundation website contains links to other websites for the benefit of its visitors. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such other websites.

Creare Foundation is not expressly or impliedly responsible for, or liable to any loss or damage caused to a user by the collection, use and retention of Personal Information by such website in any manner whatsoever. It is important that the users review the privacy policies of all websites they visit before disclosing any information to such websites.

Changes to Privacy Policy

As and when the need arises, Creare Foundation may alter its privacy policy in accordance with the latest technology and trends. It will provide you with timely notice of these changes. The users may reach out to Creare Foundation if they have any queries about any changes made to its practices.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes to this privacy policy by posting a notice on our website or by other means.

If you have any questions at all about Creare Foundation’s privacy policy, please write to us at: crearefoundation90@gmail.com

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Welcome to this web-site of Creare Foundation. We make public our policy on refund and cancellation of donations received for the social cause on payment gateway as under:-

• No refund/cancellation for the donated amount by any donor will not be entertained, the online donations through the online payment gateway.
• No cash or refund of money will be allowed.
• If any in-kind support received by the donor from any where the material will be reached to the poorest of the poorer communities.
• Once received the donation for a cause will not be refunded to the donor. No cancellation to be made. The donation will be used for community development, children education or women’s empowerment.