Privacy Policy

Sankara Eye Foundation, USA (SEF, USA or Sankara) fully respects and honors our donors’ privacy. We will not trade, sell, rent, loan, or share the donor’s personal information (collected online or offline), including email address, physical address, and phone numbers, with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations. If there is a specific need to share this information, it will do so only after the donor has given SEF, USA, specific permission to do so.
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This privacy policy (“Policy”) will help you understand how Sankara Eye Foundation, USA (“us”, “we”, “our”) uses and protects the data you provide to us when you visit and use giftofvision.org (“website”, "service”). We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time, of which you will be promptly updated. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.

Use Of Cookies

When you visit the website, we may collect the following data:
●   Your IP address.
●   Your contact information and email address.
●   Other information, such as interests and preferences.
●   Data profile regarding your online behavior on our website.

Why We Collect Your Data 
‍We collect your data for several reasons: 
●   To better understand your needs.
●   To improve our services and products.
●   To send you promotional emails containing the information we think you will find interesting.
●   To contact you to fill out surveys and participate in other types of market research.
●   To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.

We may use your email address to create anonymized or hashed audiences for advertising on third-party platforms (such as Meta/Facebook). These platforms will not receive your personal information in a readable form. You may opt out at any time by contacting us at info@giftofvision.org.
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‍Safeguarding and Securing the Data 
SEF, USA, is committed to securing your data and keeping it confidential. SEF, USA has done all in its power to prevent data theft, unauthorized access, and disclosure by implementing the latest technologies and software, which help us safeguard all the information we collect online.  

‍Our Cookie Policy 
Once you allow our website to use cookies, you also agree to the use of the data it collects regarding your online behavior (analyze web traffic, web pages you spend the most time on, and the websites you visit).  The data we collect by using cookies is used to customize our website to your needs. After we use the data for statistical analysis, the information is completely removed from our systems.  Please note that cookies don’t allow us to gain control of your computer in any way. They are strictly used to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not, so that we can provide a better experience for you.  If you want to disable cookies, you can do it by accessing the settings of your internet browser. 

‍Links To Other Websites 
Our website contains links that lead to other websites. If you click on these links, Sankara Eye Foundation, USA, is not held responsible for your data and privacy protection. Visiting those websites is not governed by this privacy policy agreement. Make sure to read the privacy policy documentation of the website you go to from our website. 

‍Restricting the Collection of your Personal Data 
If you wish to restrict the use and collection of your personal data, please do the following:  
●   When filling out the forms on the website, leave the box unchecked if you do not want to disclose your personal information.
●   If you have already agreed to share your information with us, feel free to contact us via email to update this.

Sankara Eye Foundation, USA, will not lease, sell, or distribute your personal information to any third parties, unless we have your permission. We might do so if the law forces us. Your personal information will be used when we need to send you promotional materials if you agree to this privacy policy.

Resale Or Disclosure Of Information To Third Parties

Sankara Eye Foundation, USA, does not sell, rent, loan, trade, or lease any personal information collected at our site or offline, including email addresses, phone numbers, and email lists.

Please contact us at info@giftofvision.org to get a copy of our Privacy Policy.

Political Policy

Sankara Eye Foundation, USA, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, does not associate itself with any political organization or person and does not officially support or favor any political activity. Any opinions expressed or extending support by associated members or volunteers are their own and do not reflect the views of the organization.

Non-Discrimination Policy

SEF, USA values and welcomes diversity in its volunteers, employees, donors, and the people it serves. It also respects organizations that have a similar policy. To this end, SEF, USA will comply with all applicable laws, provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity whenever SEF, USA hires an employee, and the same provisions will be applied when SEF, USA recruits a volunteer or provides service to a deserving person.