Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

• Register for an account
• Make a donation
• Sign up as a volunteer
• Submit a partnership inquiry
• Contact us through our forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
• PAN number (for donation certificates)
• Payment information (processed securely through payment gateways)
• Demographic information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Geographic location

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Donation Processing: To process and manage your donations, generate certificates, and send receipts
• Communication: To send updates about campaigns, newsletters, and promotional materials
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Volunteer Management: To coordinate volunteer activities and events
• Partnership Management: To process and manage partnership requests

3. Information Sharing

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
• Payment Processors: With payment gateway providers to process transactions securely
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure password hashing using bcrypt
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure database storage with prepared statements to prevent SQL injection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Analyze website traffic

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some features of our website.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@treesfund.org.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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