Effective Date: Sep 10th, 2024
At CSRSEF Foundation, we value and respect your privacy. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, participate in our events, or make donations.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you register for events, subscribe to our newsletter, or donate, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Payment Information: Donations made via PayPal are processed by PayPal. We do not store or have access to your financial information, such as credit card numbers or bank account details.
- Automatically Collected Information: Our website may automatically collect certain information like your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior through cookies or similar technologies. This helps us improve our site and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Register you for events and programs.
- Communicate important updates, including newsletters and announcements.
- Process donations and provide donation receipts.
- Improve our website functionality and user experience.
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. How We Protect Your Data
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
For payment security, all donations are handled through PayPal, which uses its own encryption and security practices. Please review PayPal’s privacy policy for further information on how they handle your data.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance the user experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognize you and track your preferences.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit your access to certain features of our website.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites, such as PayPal for donations or external resources related to our science fair. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal or operational limitations.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our programs often involve students and minors. We are committed to protecting their privacy. If you are under 18, please obtain parental or guardian consent before sharing any personal information.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.