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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 16, 2024

At Saving Sight, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, www.saving-sight.org.

About Saving Sight

Saving Sight is a nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to changing lives by saving sight. Our website serves the general public, professional stakeholders, volunteers, and financial donors.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Details: Name, email, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Donation Information: Details necessary for processing financial contributions.
  • Other Information: Data provided through contact forms, account registrations, surveys, and newsletter sign-ups.

We do not collect sensitive personal information.

How We Collect Information

Your information is collected in the following ways:

  • When you fill out contact forms or surveys.
  • During account registrations or newsletter sign-ups.
  • Through donation forms.
  • Automatically, via cookies and Google Analytics (see Section 7 for details).

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To process donations.
  • To send newsletters and respond to inquiries.
  • To analyze website performance and improve user experience using Google Analytics.

We do not use your information for marketing purposes without explicit consent.

Data Sharing

We may share your information with third-party vendors strictly for operational purposes:

  • Authorize.net: For processing financial donations securely.
  • MailChimp: For managing and sending email newsletters.

We do not disclose your data to other third parties unless required by law.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks website usage to help us understand user behavior.
  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
  • To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

    • Access, Update, or Delete: Contact us to access, update, or delete your data.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or other communications via the provided links in emails or by contacting us directly.

Data Security

We prioritize the security of your data and implement measures such as:

  • Encryption of sensitive information.
  • Secure servers for data storage.
  • Limited access to personal data.

Our third-party vendors adhere to similar security protocols to ensure your information is protected.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

International Users

As Saving Sight operates internationally, users from outside the United States should note that your information may be transferred and stored in the United States. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be revised. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

By using www.saving-sight.org, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for supporting Saving Sight.