Privacy Policy

Introduction

Nydus Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website located at nydusfoundation.org (the "Website").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website.

Information We Collect

Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through email links or contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter or email communications
• Volunteer with our organization
• Make a donation
• Request information about our programs or services

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit on our Website
• Time and date of your visit
• Time spent on each page
• Referring website addresses
• Device information (e.g., device type, operating system)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our programs and services
• To process donations and volunteer applications
• To send you newsletters, updates, and other communications (with your consent)
• To improve our Website and user experience
• To analyze Website usage and trends
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud

Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics

Our Website uses Google Tag Manager (GTM) and may use Google Analytics to collect and analyze Website usage data. These services help us understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our Website.

For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Other Third-Party Services

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and conducting our programs, including:

• Email service providers for sending newsletters and communications
• Payment processors for processing donations
• Cloud storage providers for data storage
• Website hosting and maintenance services

These third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your information is stored on secure servers and is accessible only to authorized personnel who need access to perform their job functions.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.
• Data Portability: You may have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please visit All About Cookies.

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

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 material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to registered users (if applicable)
• Displaying a notice on our Website

Your continued use of our Website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Compliance with Privacy Laws

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including but not limited to:

• California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
• California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the European Union
• Other applicable state and federal privacy laws

If you are located outside the United States, please note that we may transfer your information to the United States and process it there. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer.