Introduction

Women and Child Security Foundation (WCSF) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in various ways to provide and improve our services:

Personal Data

• Name, email address, phone number
• Postal address and location information
• Date of birth and gender
• Payment information (for donations)
• Government ID (for membership verification)

Automatically Collected Data

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website and search terms

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services:

• Process membership applications and donations
• Send newsletters and updates about our programs
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Issue tax receipts and certificates

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers who assist in our operations
• Government authorities when required by law
• Partner organizations for joint programs (with your consent)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
• Secure servers with restricted access
• Regular security audits and updates
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our services based on usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect some features of our website.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Data portability - receive your data in a structured format

Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting children's privacy. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child without proper consent, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This 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 new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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