Effective Date: April 2025
Basic Aid International (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our websites and digital platforms, including www.basicaid.org and its subdomains (collectively, the “Sites”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.
Scope
This Privacy Policy applies only to Basic Aid International’s websites and platforms. It does not apply to any third-party websites linked through our Sites, including affiliated organizations or partners, which may have their own privacy policies.
If you are accessing this site from outside the country in which it is hosted, please be aware that your data may be transferred internationally. By using the Sites, you consent to this transfer and acknowledge that privacy protections may differ in your country.
1. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
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Online forms (e.g., donations, volunteer sign-ups, newsletter subscriptions)
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Cookies and website tracking tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
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Communications (email, contact forms, social media interactions)
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Offline sources (events, direct communication)
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number
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Payment Information: For donations or purchases (processed securely via PCI-compliant third-party services)
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, referring pages, usage statistics
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User Preferences: Communication preferences, program interests
We only collect this data when voluntarily provided by you.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information helps us to:
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Process donations and issue receipts
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Send updates, impact stories, and fundraising appeals
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Respond to inquiries or requests
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Improve our services and website performance
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Comply with legal obligations
You can opt out of communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in emails or by emailing info@basicaid.org.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it:
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With trusted third-party service providers for payment processing, data management, or communications—only to perform services on our behalf and under confidentiality agreements
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If required by law or to protect legal rights
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With your consent
5. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to protect your information. All donation transactions are encrypted and processed through secure, PCI-compliant systems. However, no internet transmission is ever 100% secure.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Sites. Cookies help us understand usage patterns, remember preferences, and provide relevant content.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Sites may not function optimally.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Sites are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws, including:
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The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
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The right to withdraw consent
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The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, please email info@basicaid.org.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of our Sites after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Basic Aid International
Email: info@basicaid.org
Website: www.basicaid.org
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