Privacy Policy

Sankara Eye Foundation USA (SEF or Sankara) fully respects and honors our donors’ privacy. We will not trade, sell, rent, loan or share the donor’s personal information (collected online or offline) including email address, physical address and phone numbers with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations. If there is a specific need to share this information, it will do so only after the donor has given SEF the specific permission to do so.

This privacy policy (“Policy”) will help you understand how Sankara Eye Foundation (“us”, “we”, “our”) uses and protects the data you provide to us when you visit and use giftofvision.org (“website”,”service”). We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time, of which you will be promptly updated. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.

Use Of Cookies

When you visit the website, we may collect the following data:  
●     Your IP address.
●     Your contact information and email address.
●     Other information such as interests and preferences.
●     Data profile regarding your online behavior on our website.

Why We Collect Your Data 
We are collecting your data for severalreasons:  
●     To better understand your needs.
●     To improve our services andproducts.
●     To send you promotional emailscontaining the information we think you will find interesting.
●     To contact you to fill out surveysand participate in other types of market research.
●     To customize our website accordingto your online behavior and personal preferences.  

Safeguarding and Securing the Data 
Sankara Eye Foundation is committed to securing your data and keeping it confidential. Sankara Eye Foundation has done all in its power to prevent data theft, unauthorized access, and disclosure byimplementing the latest technologies and software, which help us safeguard allthe information we collect online.  

Our Cookie Policy 
Once you allow our website to use cookies, youalso agree to use the data it collects regarding your online behavior (analyze web traffic, web pages you spend the most time on, and the website you visit).  The data we collect by using cookies is used to customize our website to your needs. After we use the data for statistical analysis, the information is completely removed from our systems.  Please note that cookies don’t allow us togain control of your computer in any way. They are strictly used to monitorwhich pages you find useful and which you do not so that we can provide abetter experience for you.  If you want to disable cookies, you can do itby accessing the settings of your internet browser. (Provide links for cookiesettings for major internet browsers).  

Links to Other Websites 
Our website contains links that lead to other websites. If you click on these links Sankara Eye Foundation is not held responsible for your data and privacy protection. Visiting those websites is not governed by this privacy policy agreement. Make sure to read the privacy policy documentation of the website you go to from our website.  

Restricting the Collection of your Personal Data 
At some point, you might wish to restrict the use and collection of your personal data. You can achieve this by doing thefollowing:  
●     When filling out the forms on the website, leave the box unchecked, if you do not want to disclose your personal information.
●     If you have already agreed to share your information with us, feel free to contact us via email to update this.

Sankara Eye Foundation will not lease, sell ordistribute your personal information to any third parties, unless we have your permission. We might do so if the law forces us. Your personal information will be used when we need to send you promotional materials if you agree to this privacy policy.

Resale Or Disclosure Of Information To Third Parties

Sankara Eye Foundation does not sell, rent, loan, trade, or lease any personal information collected at our site or offline, including email addresses, phone numbers and email lists.

Please contact us at info@giftofvision.org to get a copy of our Privacy Policy.

Political Policy

Sankara Eye Foundation USA, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, does not associate itself with any political organization or person and does not officially support or favor any political activity. Any opinions expressed or extending support by associated members or volunteers are their own and do not reflect the views of the organization.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Sankara Eye Foundation USA values and welcomes diversity in its volunteers, employees, donors and the people it serves. It also respects organizations that have a similar policy. To this end, Sankara Eye Foundation USA will comply with all applicable laws, provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity whenever SEF hires an employee, and the same provisions will be applied when Sankara Eye Foundation USA recruits a volunteer or provides service to a deserving person.