Privacy Policy for One Vision Society

Effective Date: 01-01-2018

At One Vision Society, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. As a Christian charity organization dedicated to supporting communities in Pakistan, we value your trust and want you to feel confident when interacting with our website and services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you engage with our website, make donations, or communicate with us. By visiting our website or providing your personal information, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you visit our website, donate to our cause, subscribe to our communications, or contact us for support. The types of information we collect include:

• Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other details you provide when you engage with us.
• Financial Information: When making a donation, we collect payment-related details such as bank account numbers, PayPal information, and other financial data necessary to process your donation.
• Technical Information: As you interact with our website, we may collect non-personal data such as your IP address, device type, browser type, and browsing activity. This data helps us improve user experience and analyze website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to improve your experience and support our mission to serve communities in need. Specifically, we use your data for:

• Processing Donations: Your financial information is used to process your donations securely and provide receipts for tax purposes.
• Communication: We may send you updates on our work, newsletters, and fundraising initiatives, and respond to your inquiries or requests.
• Improving Services: We use feedback and data to improve the content and functionality of our website and tailor it to meet your needs and interests.
• Legal and Compliance: Your information may be used to comply with relevant laws, regulations, or legal processes.

3. Protecting Your Information

We understand the importance of safeguarding your personal information and employ various security measures to protect it, including:

• Encryption: We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect sensitive data (such as payment information) during transmission.
• Access Control: Only authorized staff members have access to your personal information, and all employees are trained to handle data responsibly and securely.
• Data Retention: We only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

4. Sharing Your Information

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

• With trusted service providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who help us process payments, send communications, or manage other operational tasks.
• For legal reasons: We may disclose your personal data if required by law, such as in response to a legal request or court order.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

To enhance your experience and provide personalized content, our website uses cookies and similar technologies. These small text files store information about your interactions with our website. While you can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, doing so may affect your ability to fully use our website’s features.

6. Your Rights and Choices

As a donor or visitor to our website, you have the following rights concerning your personal information:

• Access: You can request to see the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: If any information is inaccurate, you can request that we correct it.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal obligations or operational requirements.
• Opt-out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by One Vision Society. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update this policy, we will change the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We recommend that you review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

One Vision Society
Email: info@onevisionsociety.org
Phone: +923047800419
Mailing Address: 2nd Floor Mission Building, khaliq Nagar near Youhanabad Lahore 54762 Pakistan.

Thank you for trusting One Vision Society with your personal information. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is respected and that your personal data is used responsibly as we work together to make a lasting impact in the lives of those in need.