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Welcome to rurgam.org (the “Platform”), operated by rurgam, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, and service providers (“we,” “us,” “our”). Our Platform provides information about our company and services, which include allowing users to post fundraising campaigns and accept donations (collectively, the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you use our Services. Please review it carefully before using or submitting any information. By using our Services, you agree to our data practices outlined in this Policy.
For users in Europe:
- rurgam.org is the data controller under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- “Information” means any personal data that can identify you, directly or indirectly.
- You do not need to consent to this Privacy Policy but should acknowledge that you have read and understood it.
1. Information We Collect:
- Information You Provide Directly: When you use our Services, you might share details like your name, email, and location by contacting us, responding to surveys, providing feedback, registering for the Services, or using specific features. You may also provide Third-Party Data (e.g., contact details from your email or mobile device) if you allow us to. If you provide sensitive data (e.g., health information) under GDPR, we will obtain your explicit consent unless it’s part of your campaign.
- Information We Collect Passively: We may gather data from your browser or device without direct input from you. Providing personal data is optional, but not doing so may restrict access to some Services. By providing personal data, you consent to its transfer to our offices and servers in the United States or India. Our Services might include online chats and message boards where information shared is public. Please be mindful and respectful of what you share. We reserve the right to review and remove inappropriate content at our discretion.
2. Information Collected Automatically:
- Device & Usage Information: We collect data from your device, like browser type, operating system, and IP address, which might reveal your general location. This data may be stored by us or our partners.
- Aggregated Data: We may use and share de-identified, aggregated data for research and analysis with affiliates and third parties.
- Location Information: If you run a fundraising campaign, you may provide your city or state. This information could be visible to other users and used in aggregated form for analysis.
- Cookies and Technologies: We use cookies to improve your experience and track usage. Some cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser, while others remain for future visits. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies might limit access to some features. For more info, visit [AllAboutCookies.org].
3. Information from Social Networking Services:
- Our Services may allow you to log in or connect through social networks like Facebook or Twitter (“Social Networking Services”). If you choose to do this, we’ll need your credentials to access your account and collect information such as your name and photo. We will use this information according to our Privacy Policy.
- Please note that how Social Networking Services handles your data is governed by their privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. Additionally, if you share your activities from our Services to your social network, your friends and followers may be able to see this activity. For details on how these services manage your data, please review their privacy policies.
4. Our Use of Collected Information:
- Purpose of Use: We use the information collected from our Services by this Privacy Policy. If you provide information for a specific reason, such as contacting us via email, we will use it to address your query or issue. We may also use any Third-Party Data you provide or allow us to access to offer and manage services.
- GDPR Compliance: Under GDPR, we use your information as necessary to fulfil our contract with you, to take steps before entering into a contract, for legitimate interests like maintaining our relationship or preventing fraud, or to comply with legal obligations.
- Service Improvement: We use collected information to improve our Services, process transactions, fulfill requests, analyze data, personalize content and advertising, and understand user interactions. This includes tailoring content and ads across different devices and browsers.
- Combining Information: We may combine information collected from you with data from our affiliates or third parties and use it in line with this Privacy Policy.
- Marketing Communications: We may use your information to send you marketing communications, with your permission if required. Each marketing email will include an opt-out option. If you opt out, we may still send you account-related communications.
- Service-Related Communications: We may send you updates about the Services, such as changes or interactions with your account. If you use features that involve third parties, you must ensure you have their permission and inform them about our data practices.
- Mobile Services: If you use our Services on a mobile device, you agree to receive communications via SMS, MMS, or other electronic means. Update your account information promptly if your mobile number changes to avoid misdirected messages. Carrier fees may apply, and some Services may not be compatible with all devices or carriers.
5. Our Disclosure of Information Collected Through the Services:
- Business Transfers: If we sell or buy businesses or assets, your information may be transferred as part of these transactions.
- Agents and Service Providers: We may share your information with companies that help us with tasks such as marketing, data storage, payment processing, and fraud prevention.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with the law, respond to legal requests, protect our rights and safety, or enforce our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
- Campaign Organizers: If you donate to a campaign, we may share your name, email, and donation details with the campaign organizer, who may contact you.
- Your Consent: We may share your information if you explicitly consent to it.
- Aggregate and De-Identified Information: We may aggregate or de-identify your information, which means it no longer identifies you personally. This information can be shared without restrictions.
- Analytics: We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how users interact with our Services. These services may use your data to show ads related to our platform on other sites. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Tailored Advertising:
- Third-Party Advertising: We use third-party advertising technologies to show relevant ads on our Platform and other websites you visit. These ads may be based on factors like the content you’re viewing, your age and gender, your searches, and other information we collect.
- Tracking Technologies: Third parties may use cookies or other tracking technologies on your devices to collect information about your web usage. These third parties, including ad networks and servers like Google Analytics, may show tailored ads on our site, other sites, and in apps. They might also match our customer information with their data to target ads to you.
- Opting Out: We don’t control or manage third-party cookies or tracking technologies. However, you can opt out of tailored advertising through various mechanisms: EU Users: Visit the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance Consumer Ad Choices. US Users: Use the Network Advertising Initiative’s Consumer Opt-Out or the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Consumer Opt-Out links. Google Ads: Visit the Google Ads Settings page to adjust your preferences.
- Limitations: Even if you opt-out, you may still see ads that aren’t tailored to your interests. We don’t control the opt-out mechanisms or the participation of companies in these programs and are not responsible for the availability or accuracy of these opt-out options.
7. Unsolicited Information:
Publicly Accessible Information: Some information you provide may be publicly available, such as comments in forums or other submissions. This includes information shared through customer support or ideas for new products (collectively referred to as “Unsolicited Information”).
Rights and Use: By sending us Unsolicited Information, you agree that; We have no obligation to keep it confidential. We may already have similar ideas. We can use, modify, and distribute it as we see fit, with no payment to you. You waive any claims of moral rights related to the Unsolicited Information. This section remains in effect even if you stop using our Services or delete your account. Other collected information is not covered by this Privacy Policy.
Children:
- Age Restriction: Our Services are not for anyone under 13 (or 16 in Europe). If you are under 13 (or 16 in Europe), do not use our Services or submit information. If you think a child under 13 (or 16 in Europe) has provided personal information, contact us at help@rurgam.org, and we will remove the information as required by law.
Links to Other Websites:
- Third-Party Sites: Our Privacy Policy does not apply to websites not operated by us (Third-Party Sites). Links to these sites do not mean we endorse them. Check their privacy policies directly for information on their practices.
Security:
- Protection Measures: We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data from loss and unauthorized access. However, no online transmission is completely secure, so be cautious about the information you send via email.
Do-Not-Track Signals:
- DNT Signals: We do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals from web browsers due to the lack of industry standards for DNT compliance. Learn more about DNT [here].
8. Retention of your information
We will keep your information only as long as needed for its intended purpose and as required by law. Once we no longer need it, we will either delete it from our systems or anonymize it so that you can’t be identified, following our document retention policies.
9. Access to Information
You can view and update some of your information by going to the “Account Settings” on our Platform. You can also request copies of your personal information in writing. If you find any inaccuracies, let us know, and we will correct, delete, or block the information as needed. For details on your rights in Europe, please see the “Users in Europe” section below.
10. Users in Europe
Your Rights:
- Access: You can request a copy of the information we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can ask us to correct any incomplete or inaccurate information about you.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your information, but we don’t have to if we need it for legal reasons or to handle legal claims.
- Restriction: You can ask us to limit how we use your information if you believe it’s inaccurate, if our use is unlawful, or if we no longer need it for a specific purpose. However, we might not be able to delete it due to legal obligations or your wishes.
- Portability: You can obtain your information in a structured, electronic format and transfer it to another organization if the data is provided by you and processed based on your consent or a contract.
- Objection: If we process your information based on our legitimate interests, you can object if you have reasons related to your situation. We will stop processing unless we have strong reasons to continue or need it for legal claims.
- Withdrawing Consent: You can withdraw your consent to process your information at any time, including opting out of marketing messages.
You can request to exercise any of these rights by contacting us at the email or mailing address provided in the “Contact Us” section. For security reasons, we might ask you to verify your identity before processing your request. Please note that it may take up to 30 days to fulfil your request. If you think we haven’t followed data protection laws, you can file a complaint with your local data protection authority. A list of these authorities in European countries can be found [here].
11. Other Terms and Conditions:
Your use of our Services is governed by our Terms of Service and any other terms provided during your use.
12. Changes to Privacy Policy:
- Our services and business may change, so we might update this Privacy Policy. We can modify it at any time. If you don’t agree with the changes, you can deactivate your account or stop using our services. Please check this policy regularly, especially before sharing any information with us. This Privacy Policy was last updated on the date above. Continuing to use our Services after changes means you agree to the updated policy.
- If you are in Europe, we won’t require your agreement for policy changes unless we specifically ask for your consent.
Contacting rurgam If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or how we handle information, please feel free to contact us at
Email: help@rurgam.org
Phone: +919833111571