Data Protection & Privacy Assurance
Odisha Rising Foundation (ORF) is committed to the ethical collection, retention, and use of information that you provide to us about yourself (“Personal Information”) on this site (“Site”).
Your Personal Information may comprise the following:
- Your name
- Your age
- Your occupation
- A user ID and password of your choice
- Your email and mailing address
- Your telephone number
- Your payment processing details
- Limited personal details
- Any other data as ORF may require
The following Privacy Policy sets forth our understanding with you on the collection, use, and protection of your Personal Information. Please read the entire Privacy Policy carefully.
YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE CONSTITUTES YOUR CONSENT TO ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY (AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME), AND YOU SHALL BE BOUND BY THE SAME.
ORF Donation Refund Policy
ORF takes the utmost care in processing donations. However, in case of an erroneous donation, ORF will respond to refund requests within 10 working days. Donors must submit a written request within 2 days of making the donation, along with proof of the transaction. If a tax exemption certificate has already been issued, the donation cannot be refunded. International refunds may take a minimum of 20 days.
Collection of Information
Site Browsing:You browse the Site anonymously. We do not require you to identify yourself or reveal any Personal Information while browsing through the Site. However, you may not be able to access certain sections of the Site or interact with us without supplying Personal Information. For instance, you would not be able to transact at the Site or make any donations without providing Personal Information.
While browsing the Site, the Site’s operating system may automatically record some general information (“General Information”) about your visit such as:
- The date and time you visit the Site, along with the address of the previous website you visited if you linked to us from another website.
- The type of browser you are using.
- The number of visits to the Site.
The General Information is not Personal Information. ORF’s tracking system does not record personal information about individuals or link this information to any Personal Information collected from you. The General Information is used by ORF for statistical analysis, tracking overall traffic patterns on the Site, and gauging public interest.
Cookies
Cookies are small amounts of data that a website can send to a web browser on a visitor’s computer. These cookies may track how a visitor navigates through the Site but do not identify individuals.
You may choose not to accept cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, some functionalities of the Site may be impacted.
Usage of Information
Personal Information will be used by ORF for internal purposes, including but not limited to:
- Sending you emails, promotional materials, surveys, reports, and updates.
- Processing your donations and purchases.
- Delivering ORF’s products or services.
- Maintaining an internal confidential database.
- Evaluating and administering the Site.
Disclosure of Personal Information
Access to Personal Information collected by ORF will be given only to authorized personnel and third parties hired by ORF for administrative services. ORF will retain ownership rights over such information and will share only necessary portions with associated entities.
ORF is not liable for the misuse of your Personal Information by a third party who is not an employee of ORF. ORF also reserves the right to disclose Personal Information to satisfy legal requirements or investigations.
Security
ORF endeavors to use up-to-date security measures to protect your Personal Information. However, ORF does not make any express or implied warranty regarding these security measures.
Links to Other Websites
The Site may contain links to other websites for the benefit of its visitors. ORF is not responsible for the privacy policies of such websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before disclosing any information.
Variation of the Privacy Policy
ORF reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
Copyright Protection
All content on this Site, including graphics, text, logos, and software, is the property of ORF and is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any content is strictly prohibited without ORF’s prior permission.
Code Of Conduct