Effective Date: [6/11/2025]

Help The Blind Foundation (“HTBF”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at donor_connect@helptheblind.in

1. Who We Are

Help The Blind Foundation (HTBF) is a nonprofit organization supporting the education and empowerment of visually challenged students. We operate in India, Hong Kong, and the United States.

Data Controller Contact Information:
Help The Blind Foundation
[Insert India/US Address]
Email: donor_connect@helptheblind.in

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity and Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, address
  • Donation Information: Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers), donation history
  • Volunteer Information: Interests, experience, availability
  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, browsing actions via cookies
3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data through:

  • Forms on our website (e.g., donation, contact, volunteer)
  • Email communications
  • Social media interactions
  • Website analytics tools and cookies
4. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis)

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – When you sign up for our newsletter or choose to donate
  • Legitimate Interests – For communication, fundraising, reporting, and fraud prevention
  • Legal Obligation – To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations
  • Manage volunteer applications and communications
  • Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations and financial audits
6. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Razorpay) for secure donation handling
  • IT and communication providers to help us manage our services
  • Regulatory authorities, when legally required

All third parties are required to respect the security and confidentiality of your personal data.

7. International Transfers

As HTBF operates internationally, your personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where we do so, we ensure an adequate level of protection through standard contractual clauses or similar safeguards.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, including:

  • Donation records: up to 7 years (for legal and accounting compliance)
  • Volunteer data: until end of engagement + 1 year
  • Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe
9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at donor_connect@helptheblind.in.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. See our [Cookie Policy] (if applicable) for more details.

11. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure data storage.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above. Significant changes will be notified on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Email: donor_connect@helptheblind.in
Website: https://www.helptheblindfoundation.org
Mailing Address:


India

HELP THE BLIND FOUNDATION
14, Pattulos Road (Express Estate),
Aaruthran Towers, Thousand Lights,
Chennai – 600002


Hong Kong

Help The Blind Foundation Limited
804-805 Peninsula Centre,
67 Mody Road, TST East,
Kowloon, Hong Kong

USA

HELP THE BLIND FOUNDATION
610 Newport Center Drive
Suite 500
Newport Beach, CA 92660 USA

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