Privacy Policy for the Mind Research Foundation:
Effective Date: 01-08-2014
At the Mind Research Foundation, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information and data we collect from our clients, supporters, and website visitors. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. By accessing our services or interacting with us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect:
1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information from you, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details, when you register for events, make donations, subscribe to newsletters, or engage in our research programs.
1.2 Non-Personal Information: We may automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services.
Use of Information:
2.1 Personal Information: We use the personal information you provide to communicate with you, process your donations, registrations, or requests, and provide you with relevant information about our activities, research, events, and updates.
2.2 Non-Personal Information: Non-personal information is used to analyze trends, administer our website, track user movements, and gather demographic information to better understand our audience and improve our services.
Data Security:
3.1 We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
3.2 Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only, who are required to maintain its confidentiality.
Data Sharing and Disclosure:
4.1 We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.
4.2 We may share your personal information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, managing events, processing payments, and conducting research. These third-party service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
4.3 We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to legal requests, to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or to enforce our policies and terms of use.
Links to External Websites:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Children’s Privacy:
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information promptly.
Updates to the Privacy Policy:
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review the policy regularly to stay informed about how we handle your information.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your personal information, please contact us using the following details:
Email: privacy@mindresearchfoundation.org
Phone: 08049670670
Address: 2283, 1st floor, 14thA Main Road, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar, Banagalore-560038
By using our services or interacting with us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.
