Privacy Policy for thehelpbook.org

At [Your Website Name], we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (The Helpbook Foundation), use our services, or interact with us. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or services, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect details such as your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant contact details.
• Profile Information: If you create a user profile, we may collect additional information, such as a photo, location, and interests.
• Payment Information: For donations or purchases, we collect financial details (e.g., credit card information) via third-party payment processors.

1.2 Usage Data

• Log Data: This includes data sent by your browser or device when you visit our website or use our services, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and timestamps.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze performance, and deliver personalized content.

1.3 Social Media Integration

If you connect through third-party social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google), we may receive additional information based on your privacy settings on those platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Providing Services: To offer social services and enable participation in discussions, access to resources, or connection with others.
• Communication: To send updates, newsletters, notifications, or other account-related information.
• Improving Services: To analyze user behavior, troubleshoot issues, and enhance website functionality and content.
• Legal Compliance: To fulfill legal obligations and resolve disputes.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal information to third parties. However, your data may be shared in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, hosting services).
• Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred.
• With Your Consent: If you give explicit consent, we may share your information.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal requirements. Upon account deletion, we will take reasonable steps to delete your personal data, except where retention is necessary for legal or security reasons.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, such as:

• Access and Correction: Access, update, or correct your personal information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails using the instructions in those emails.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a commonly used format.

For requests regarding your data, contact us at admin@thehelpbook.org.

6. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, with the effective date updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, contact us:

• Email: admin@thehelpbook.org
• Phone: +91 7909402024
• Address: HOUSE NO :192 KARAMVEER NAGAR,NERELA SHANKARI JK ROAD BHOPAL - 462022