Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 15 April 2024
Updated on: 19 August 2024
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This Privacy Policy applies to your use of the Noldenbirge Foundation website hosted at https://noldenbirge.org, the services provided through our platform (collectively referred to as the "Services"), and any Noldenbirge Foundation applications available on mobile platforms (such as Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc.). This Privacy Policy does not extend to any third-party websites that may be linked to our services or any relationships you may have with businesses or organisations listed on the Noldenbirge Foundation website.
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In this document, the terms "we," "our," and "us" refer to the Noldenbirge Foundation, while "you," "your," and "user" refer to you as a user of our services.
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"Personal Information" refers to any information you provide to us that personally identifies you and allows us to contact or identify you, including your name, phone number, email address, payment information, and any other data associated with such information.
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Our practices regarding the collection and use of Personal Information are outlined below to ensure your safe use of our Services. We have implemented reasonable security practices and procedures in line with industry standards and the nature of our operations to protect your information. However, due to the inherent vulnerabilities of the internet, we cannot guarantee complete security of all information transmitted to us. By accessing and using our Services, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, processing, and sharing of your Personal Information as described herein. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using the Services.
Please note that our Terms of Service, provided separately, form an integral part of your use of these Services and should be read in conjunction with this Privacy Policy.
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Information We Collect and How We Use It
We collect, receive, and store your Personal Information. If you provide us with credentials for third-party accounts ("Third Party Account Information"), you understand that some content and information from those accounts may be transmitted to your account with us if you authorise such transmissions. Any Third Party Account Information transmitted to us will be covered by this Privacy Policy.
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You may choose not to provide us with certain information; however, doing so may limit your ability to register with us or access some of our features and services.
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We make commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the collection of Personal Information is limited to what is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined below. If we intend to use your information for purposes different from those for which it was originally collected, we will seek your consent before proceeding.
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The Personal Information we collect will be used solely to enable your use of the services we offer, promote a safe and secure environment, gauge consumer interest in our products and services, inform you about online offers and updates, troubleshoot issues, customise your user experience, and detect and protect against errors, fraud, and other criminal activities. Additionally, we may use your information to collect payments, enforce our terms and conditions, and for other purposes as described to you at the time of information collection.
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Donor/Subscriber Information
We collect and store information from donors and subscribers, including addresses, mobile numbers, Permanent Account Numbers (PANs), third-party wallet details, card information, and email addresses when payments are made through Noldenbirge Foundation's payment systems. This information is shared with associated organisations or partners only with the donor's or subscriber's explicit consent. However, the Noldenbirge Foundation is not responsible for any misuse of this information by third parties after it has been shared at the donor's or subscriber's request.
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Activity Monitoring
We collect information about your use of our platform, including search terms, viewed pages, browser type, IP address, location, website referrals, and activity timestamps. This data helps us improve our platform's performance, security, and user experience. We may also analyse this information anonymously to understand user behaviour and preferences.
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Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our platform. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use both session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (remain on your device). You can delete persistent cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your platform experience.
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We also use third-party tools that may collect anonymous information about your platform usage using cookies. This helps us understand user behaviour and preferences. No personal information is shared with these third parties.
If you prefer not to share information with third-party tools, you can disable cookies in your browser settings.
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Enforcement
We may utilise the collected information, including Personal Information, to investigate, enforce, and implement our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy.
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Transfer of Information
Your Personal Information will not be disclosed to any third parties except under the following circumstances: to financial institutions, regulatory authorities (including, but not limited to, the Income Tax Department or other relevant bodies), or as necessary for the provision of services through the Noldenbirge Foundation platform. This includes processes such as quality assurance testing, account setup, technical and customer support, or other specific services, such as synchronising contacts with external software applications as per your instructions. Such third parties are obligated to use your Personal Information solely for the purpose of delivering the requested services.
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We may share your Personal Information with our parent company, subsidiaries, joint ventures, or entities under common control (collectively referred to as "Affiliates"). In these instances, we will ensure that these Affiliates adhere to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Should our company or its assets be acquired by another entity, the acquiring company will inherit your Personal Information along with the corresponding rights and obligations as detailed in this Privacy Policy.
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Disclosure of your Personal Information to third parties may occur if we reasonably believe that such disclosure is necessary to: (a) investigate suspected illegal activities; (b) enforce or apply our terms and conditions and Privacy Policy; (c) comply with legal processes, including but not limited to search warrants, subpoenas, statutes, or court orders; or (d) protect our rights, reputation, and property, or those of our users, Affiliates, or the public. Please be aware that we are not obligated to question or contest the validity of any governmental request, such as a search warrant or subpoena.
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Additionally, we may disclose aggregated, non-personally identifiable information to third parties in connection with actual or prospective business relationships, including but not limited to advertisers and content distributors. For instance, we may share data regarding the number of users who have interacted with specific advertising content.
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Links
References on this Website to names, trademarks, products, or services of third parties, or hyperlinks to third-party websites, are provided solely for convenience. Such references do not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by us of the third party, their information, products, or services. Except as explicitly stated in this Privacy Policy, we do not share your Personal Information with these third parties and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We advise you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
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Security
We implement industry-standard measures to safeguard the Personal Information stored in our database. Our information security practices comply with industry best practices, as detailed on our website. Access to Personal Information is limited to employees and contractors who require it to fulfil their job responsibilities, such as customer service functions.
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For any security-related inquiries regarding the Noldenbirge Foundation platform, please contact us at hello[a]noldenbirge.org.
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You acknowledge that the Noldenbirge Foundation is not liable for any information intercepted during transmission over the internet, and you release us from any claims related to or arising from the unauthorised use of intercepted information.
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Terms and Modifications to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. To stay informed of changes, please review this policy periodically. Modifications will take effect immediately for users of the Noldenbirge Foundation platform. It is your responsibility to ensure that your Personal Information is current, including providing us with your most recent email address.
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If you disagree with any changes in our use of your Personal Information, you must promptly notify us and deactivate your account. Continued use of the Noldenbirge Foundation platform after any modifications to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of the revised terms and your agreement to be bound by them.
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Applicable Law
Your use of this Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any legal action or proceedings arising from your use of the Website shall be exclusively brought in the competent courts or tribunals located in Udupi, India, to whose jurisdiction you irrevocably submit.
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Complaints and Grievance Redressal
If you contact us with feedback, complaints, or inquiries, we will record any Personal Information and other content you provide to address your concerns effectively. Any complaints or issues related to your Personal Information, the content of this Website, or disputes concerning confidentiality, proprietary rights, or intellectual property during the use of the Website should be reported immediately to our Privacy Compliance Officer using the contact details below:
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Privacy Compliance Officer
Noldenbirge Foundation
147, Krupa Nagar
Kunjal, Brahmavar
Udupi, Karnataka 576213, India
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Phone: +91 90197 26867
Email: hello[a]noldenbirge.org