Privacy Policy

At The Vimala Foundation, your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with us online.

Information We Collect

When you visit our site or contact us, we may collect:

1) Personal details: Your name, email address, and any information you choose to share via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups.

2) Donation information: If you make a contribution, we collect payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors).

3) Technical data: Your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited.

4) Cookies: Small files to help improve your browsing experience.

If you participate in research programs through our site, any health or personal data provided will be stored securely and, where possible, de-identified before analysis.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

- Respond to your messages and inquiries

- Process donations and send receipts

- Share updates, newsletters, and event invitations (if you opt in)

- Improve our website and outreach efforts

- Conduct and share anonymized research findings

How We Protect Your Information

We use secure servers and encryption to protect sensitive data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information

We limit access to personal data to authorized staff and service providers who are bound by confidentiality agreements

Sharing Your Information

We only share information in these cases:

- With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services)

- With research partners, only in anonymized form unless you give explicit permission

- When required by law

Your Choices

You can:

- Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time

- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

- Ask us to correct or delete your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to improve site performance and your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly.