This document is an electronic record in terms of

1. Information Technology Act, 2000;
2. the rules framed there under as applicable; and
3. the amended provisions pertaining to electronic records in various statutes as amended by the Information Technology Act, 2000. This electronic record is generated by a computer system and does not require any physical or digital signatures.

This Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) is published in accordance with:

1. Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000;
2. Regulation 4 of the Information Technology (Reasonable security practices and procedures and sensitive personal information) Rules, 2011 (“SPI Rules”); and
3. Regulation 3(1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011.

This Privacy Policy covers:

1. the type of information collected from the users of the Website including sensitive personal data or information;
2. the purpose, means and modes of usage of such information; and
3. how and to whom such information which has been collected will be disclosed.

Sri Sai Trust (also referred to as “we” or “our” below) is committed to providing privacy for its web site visitors including donors as well as email recipients (also referred to as “you”, “your” or “user”). We promote opt-in emails and privacy among our partners and employees. We are continuously evaluating our internal procedures and technology to ensure privacy at all levels in our organization.

Type of information collected from users of the website

For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, “personal information” as defined under Section 2(i) of the SPI Rules means any information that relates to a natural person, which, either directly or indirectly, in combination with other information available or likely to be available with a body corporate, is capable of identifying such person.

“Sensitive personal information” as defined under section 3 of the SPI Rules means such personal information which consists of information relating to:

1. Password;
2. Financial information such as Bank account or credit card or debit card or other payment instrument details;
3. Any detail received under above clauses by body corporate for processing, stored or processed under lawful contract or otherwise.

We require the users who register to our Website to give the following type of information:

1. Name of the user;
2. E-mail Address;
3. Residential Address;
4. Phone Number;
5. Credit card/debit card/demand draft/wire transfer information required to be furnished by donors while making donations.

How the collected information will be used

Sensitive personal information and other Personal Information collected will be used in the manner described below:

1. Name: The user's name shall be used to personalize all communications sent by us.
2. E-mail address and residential address: Your email address will be used to communicate regular updates on any programs or events conducted by Sri Sai Trust . Also, updates with relation to the monthly newsletters published by Sri Sai Trust will be made available to you via your e-mail address. Your e-mail address/residential address will be used to communicate any confirmation/acknowledgement of donation made.
3. Phone number: The phone number will be an alternative method to contact the user regarding updates on programs or events conducted by Sri Sai Trust and also to provide updates on the newsletters published by Sri Sai Trust.
4. Credit card/debit card/wire transfer information: The credit card/debit card/wire transfer information is collected solely to secure the donations made by the donor(s).

Information Tracked

We may use your IP address when necessary to help diagnose problems with our server and to administer our web site. We also may track browser types to help us understand our visitors’ needs related to our web site design. There are registration and application sections of our web site where input forms require your name, e-mail address and other information. By submitting such forms, you give us permission to send email messages to you containing information relating to your interest in Sri Sai Trust . All our communication will have an option to opt-out from them by clicking on the Unsubscribe tab.

Cookies

Cookies are text files we place in your computer’s browser to store your preferences. Client side cookies are used to verify the login status of visitors and registered users of our web site. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. If visitors reject a cookie, they may still use our site; however, they may not be able to log in, or access all areas of our site.

We may use third party cookies to track visitor's behaviour and to improve the quality of our website. However, such cookies will not store any kind of personal information, nor will such information be disclosed to any third party.

You may choose not to accept cookies. Your web browser may alert and permit you to refuse cookies. When you receive an alert, you may choose at that time to refuse that cookie. If the use of cookies is a concern to you, then please make sure your browser has this capability, and that you set your browser to alert you accordingly. The information we collect with cookies is not sold, rented or shared with any third parties.

Security and Privacy

We will never share, sell, or rent your individual personal information with or to any individual or organization without your advance permission or unless ordered by a court of law. Information submitted to us is only available to employees managing this information for purposes of contacting you, processing your application, or sending you e-mails related to your interest in Sri Sai Trust .

We may also disclose certain information to third parties solely to help diagnose technical problems, to administer the Website, and improve the quality of the Services provided by us.

All financial information that is collected through the Website is used solely to confirm the donations made by the donor(s), and is not used for marketing or promotional purposes.

Sri Sai Trust uses up-to-date security measures to protect your Personal Information. The Site is a VERISIGN approved site.

Sri Sai Trust shall retain any personal information that you may have provided to us, for as long as you are registered subscribers of our Website, and for a reasonable time thereafter.

Links to other web sites

Sri Sai Trust is not responsible for the privacy policies or the content of any other web site to which we link. The Site contains links to other websites for the benefit of its visitors. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such other websites. Sri Sai Trust is not expressly or impliedly responsible for, or liable to any loss or damage caused to you by the collection, use and retention of Personal Information by such website in any manner whatsoever. It is important that you review the privacy policies of all websites you visit before you disclose any information to such websites.

Choice/Opt-out

Our newsletter subscribers and website visitors are given the opportunity to opt-out of having their information used for purposes not directly related to our site at the point where we ask for the information.

Users of our site will always be notified, if their information is being collected by any outside parties. We do this to ensure our users can make an informed choice as to whether they should proceed with services that require an outside party, or not.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. Any such modifications will become effective immediately upon posting to the Website. You agree to periodically review the current version of the Privacy Policy as posted on the Website.

If we modify this privacy policy, we will post a notice on the website. It is currently the only way the website can notify you of our policies. If the website makes any changes in policy of how we use any information you have provided to the website, we will notify you of any changes in the use of your personally identifiable information via the e-mail address you supplied. The e-mail will ask for your permission and you will be provided an opt-out prior to the website making any changes.

Online Chat Rooms and Profiles

You may choose to disclose information, including Personal Information, about yourself in our online chat rooms, message boards, user “profiles” for public view or in similar forums on our website now or in the future. Personal Information that you disclose in any of these fora is public information, and there is no expectation of privacy or confidentiality there. You should be aware that any Personal Information you submit there can be read, collected, or used by other users of these forums, and could be used to send you unsolicited messages. We are not responsible for the Personal Information you choose to submit in these fora.

Contacting You

We may contact you using the Personal Information you have given us:

• in relation to the functioning of any service you have signed up for in order to ensure that we can deliver the services to you;
• where you have opted to receive further correspondence;
• to invite you to participate in surveys about our services (participation is always voluntary); and
• to provide you information about our new programmes and initiatives, where you have specifically agreed to receive this.

Change of Control

In the event that ownership or control of Sri Sai Trust has to change, your Personal Information may be transferred. If such a transfer results in a material change in the use of your Personal Information, Sri Sai Trust will provide notice about the choices you have to decline to permit such a transfer.

Accuracy

To the extent that you do provide us with Personal Information, we wish to maintain accurate and current Personal Information. When we collect Personal Information from you on our website, you need to provide or update correct information. Any changes in this regard, if you contact us, we will make reasonable efforts to incorporate the changes in your Personal Information.

You can obtain the information we currently hold on you by emailing Sri Sai Trust at info@srisaitrust.org We will use our best efforts to send you the information within 14 days of receipt of your email.

Consent; Amendments; Law

By using this website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If at all there is any change in this Privacy Policy, we intend to take every reasonable step to ensure that these changes are brought to your attention by posting all changes prominently on our website for a reasonable period of time.

Your visit and any dispute over privacy are subject to this Privacy Policy and the application of the law in the territory of Hyderabad, BHARAT.