Here’s a comprehensive, GDPR-compliant privacy policy for your website Plazaf.org, tailored to your business:
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 24th September 2024
Plaza Foundation
Address: Durga Mandap, Bikramganj, Bihar, Rohtas
Email: email@plazaf.org
Introduction
At Plaza Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website Plazaf.org (“Website”) or use our services.
By using our Website or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms set out in this privacy policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process personal data to provide and improve our services. The information we may collect includes:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (only if you voluntarily provide it for inquiries, donations, or service requests).
- Transaction Information: Details of any donations or payments made via our Website, including payment methods (handled by third-party processors).
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our Website (collected via cookies and analytics tools).
- Communication Data: Emails or correspondence sent to us for inquiries or requests.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal information in the following ways:
- To provide, manage, and improve our services related to social services for farming-based products.
- To process and acknowledge donations, payments, and contributions.
- To communicate with you about our activities, updates, and marketing messages (only with your explicit consent).
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
- To analyze website performance, user behavior, and trends for improvement purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we must have a lawful basis to process your personal data. We rely on the following grounds:
- Consent: When you sign up for our newsletter or voluntarily provide us with your details for specific purposes.
- Legitimate Interest: To conduct business, respond to inquiries, improve our services, and manage donations or payments.
- Legal Obligation: When processing is required by law, such as for accounting, taxation, or regulatory purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect technical data about your interaction with our Website. Cookies help us enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage. You may modify your cookie settings through your browser, but this may affect the functionality of certain features on our Website.
For more information, see our [Cookie Policy].
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following scenarios:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors such as payment processors, hosting services, and email marketing platforms. These vendors only have access to the data necessary to perform their tasks.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests (such as court orders).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other business restructuring, personal data may be transferred as part of the assets.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: If your information is inaccurate, you have the right to ask us to correct it.
- Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes collected.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to stop processing your data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at email@plazaf.org.
8. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
As we are based in India, your data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that any transfer of personal data complies with GDPR by implementing appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or ensuring that the recipient adheres to GDPR standards.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. This privacy policy applies only to Plazaf.org. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal data.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Please check this page regularly to stay informed.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Plaza Foundation
Address: Durga Mandap, Bikramganj, Bihar, Rohtas
Email: email@plazaf.org