1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
The Foundation recognizes the importance of privacy and responsible information management in all forms of communication and digital interaction. We are committed to ensuring that personal data is collected lawfully, processed fairly, and protected against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This commitment applies to all information submitted through online forms, registration systems, donation platforms, newsletters, educational programs, institutional correspondence, and other services made available through this website.
2. Information We Collect
The Foundation may collect both personal and non-personal information from users. Personal information may include names, institutional affiliations, telephone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, donation information, event registrations, volunteer applications, and any other information voluntarily submitted by users through contact forms or communication channels. Non-personal information may include browser type, operating system, device information, internet service provider details, referral sources, website usage behavior, access times, and technical diagnostic information collected automatically during website interaction.
Information may also be collected when users subscribe to newsletters, participate in surveys, register for conferences or educational programs, submit partnership requests, provide feedback, make donations, or communicate directly with Foundation representatives. Users are not obligated to provide personal information; however, certain services and activities may not function properly without the requested data.
3. Purpose of Information Collection
The information collected by the Foundation is used exclusively for legitimate organizational, educational, administrative, philanthropic, and operational purposes. These purposes may include responding to inquiries, processing donations, managing volunteer activities, improving website functionality, facilitating communication, organizing programs or events, conducting institutional reporting, maintaining security, analyzing user engagement, and fulfilling legal or regulatory obligations.
The Foundation may also use collected information to distribute newsletters, annual reports, institutional updates, event announcements, academic publications, social outreach information, fundraising campaigns, and other materials considered relevant to users who have voluntarily provided their contact information.
4. Legal Basis and User Consent
By submitting information through this website, users provide consent for the Foundation to process and store such information for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy. The Foundation processes information only when there is a valid legal basis, including user consent, contractual necessity, compliance with applicable laws, legitimate institutional interests, or the protection of vital interests related to public benefit and organizational operations.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website may use cookies, analytics services, and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, optimize website performance, monitor traffic patterns, and enhance security. Cookies are small files stored on a user’s device that help recognize preferences, session information, and navigation behavior. Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, some website features may become limited or unavailable as a result.
6. Data Security and Protection Measures
The Foundation implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, accidental loss, or unlawful destruction. Security measures may include encrypted communication protocols, access restrictions, password protection, secure hosting infrastructure, internal confidentiality procedures, and periodic monitoring of system integrity.
While the Foundation strives to maintain high standards of data protection, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission can be guaranteed as completely secure. Accordingly, users acknowledge that any transmission of information through the internet carries inherent risks.
7. Disclosure of Information
The Foundation does not sell, trade, rent, or commercially distribute personal information to third parties. Information may only be disclosed under limited circumstances, including cooperation with authorized service providers, payment processors, academic collaborators, government authorities, legal advisors, or regulatory institutions when necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, protect organizational rights, prevent fraud, or ensure the security of users and systems.
Any third-party service providers engaged by the Foundation are expected to maintain confidentiality standards and process information only for authorized purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
8. International Data Transfers
Because digital services and technological infrastructure may operate across different jurisdictions, information submitted through this website may be processed or stored on servers located outside the user’s country of residence. By using this website, users acknowledge and consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of information in accordance with applicable international data protection principles and operational requirements.
9. External Links and Third-Party Services
This website may contain links to external websites, partner institutions, research organizations, social platforms, or third-party services. The Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, security measures, or content of external websites not operated directly by the Foundation. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before submitting personal information through external platforms.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization from parents, guardians, educational institutions, or authorized representatives where required by applicable laws. If it is discovered that information from a child has been submitted improperly, the Foundation will take reasonable steps to remove such information from its systems.
11. User Rights and Access Requests
Subject to applicable laws and regulations, users may have the right to request access to personal information held by the Foundation, request corrections of inaccurate information, withdraw consent, object to certain forms of processing, or request deletion of personal data where legally permissible. Requests related to privacy rights may be submitted through the Foundation’s official communication channels.
12. Data Retention
Personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain institutional records, enforce agreements, or support legitimate operational and archival functions. Once information is no longer required, the Foundation may securely delete, anonymize, or archive such information in accordance with applicable retention standards.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Foundation reserves the right to update, revise, modify, or replace this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice in order to reflect legal developments, institutional practices, technological improvements, or operational changes. Updated versions will become effective immediately upon publication on this website. Continued use of the website following any revisions constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Information
Questions, concerns, requests, or official correspondence regarding this Privacy Policy, data protection practices, or personal information management may be directed to the Foundation through the official contact information provided on this website. The Foundation will make reasonable efforts to respond to legitimate privacy-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
By continuing to access and use this website, users acknowledge that they understand and agree to the terms, conditions, and practices described in this Privacy Policy.