At Waterfowl Foundation, we are committed to the ethical collection, storage, and use of personal information provided by you on our website. Your privacy is important to us, and this policy outlines how we handle your information.

Information We Collect

Your personal details may include:

• Name

• Age

• Occupation

• Email and mailing address

• Contact number

• Payment details (for donations or purchases)

• Any additional information required by Waterfowl Foundation

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of this information as per our policy.

Browsing & General Information

You can browse our website anonymously. However, certain features, such as making a donation or registering for an event, require providing personal details. While browsing, our system may automatically collect general information, including:

• Date and time of visit

• Browser type and version

• Referral source (if you arrived via another website)

This general data helps us analyze website traffic and improve user experience. It does not include personal identifiers.

Use of Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your browser to enhance site functionality. These may be session cookies (temporary) or persistent cookies (stored for future visits). You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work optimally.

How We Use Your Information

Personal information collected is used for:

• Sending newsletters, updates, and donation reports

• Processing donations and purchases

• Delivering receipts and acknowledgement letters

• Managing donor and volunteer databases

• Analyzing website trends and visitor engagement

Information Sharing

Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel and third-party service providers assisting us with administrative tasks. We do not sell or trade your personal information. However, data may be shared:

• With affiliated NGOs and partner organizations for collaborative initiatives

• To comply with legal requirements or law enforcement requests

• To protect our website, organization, and community members

While we take reasonable measures to secure personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality of third-party handling.

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, we do not provide warranties regarding data security and encourage users to take precautions when sharing personal information online.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites for informational purposes. Waterfowl Foundation is not responsible for their privacy policies or content. We encourage reviewing the privacy terms of any external websites you visit.

Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update or modify this policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website, and continued use of the site implies acceptance of the revised terms.

Copyright Notice

All website content, including text, images, and design, is the property of Waterfowl Foundation and is protected under copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification is strictly prohibited.

Donation Refund Policy

We take utmost care in processing donations as per donor instructions. However, if a refund is required due to an error, the request must be made within two days of the transaction by emailing us at support@waterfowlfoundation.com along with:

• Proof of transaction deduction

• Original donation receipt (if issued)

• If a tax exemption certificate has been issued, refunds cannot be processed

• International donations may take up to 10 days for processing refunds

For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at +91 98777 99607.