Privacy Policy

Second Circle Project Foundation

Effective Date: July 18, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Second Circle Project Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the www.secondcircleindia.org website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Second Circle Project Foundation.

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
  Second Circle Project Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of our Users. We understand the importance of safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information. By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect
We may collect various types of information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our Site, register on the Site, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, make a donation, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our Site.

2.1. Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
We may collect Personally Identifiable Information from Users in connection with the activities mentioned above. This may include, but is not limited to:
● Name: To personalize communications and identify donors/volunteers.
● Email Address: For communication, newsletters, updates, and responding to inquiries.
● Postal Address: For sending receipts, thank you letters, and other communications (especially for donations).
● Phone Number: For direct communication, especially in urgent situations or for volunteer coordination.
● Donation Information: This includes donation amount, frequency, and payment method details (though we generally do not store full credit card numbers – see Section 4).
● Volunteer Application Information: Details provided in volunteer applications, including skills, interests, and availability.
● Demographic Information:: Such as age, gender, or occupation, which may be collected for statistical purposes to better understand our audience and improve our programs, but is always provided voluntarily.

2.2. Non-Personally Identifiable Information (Non-PII)
We may collect non-personally identifiable information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-PII may include:

Browser Name: The type of web browser used (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
Type of Computer/Device: The operating system and version (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android, iOS).
Technical Information: Such as the IP address (which can indicate general location but not precise personal identity), screen resolution, and internet service provider.
Usage Data: Information about how Users navigate and interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring websites.

3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through the following methods:

Directly from Users: When Users voluntarily provide it to us through forms, registrations, donations, or communications.
Through Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. Users’ web browsers place cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert them when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
Log Files: Our servers automatically record information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site. This may include IP address, browser type and language, referring/exit pages, and dates/times of visits.
Analytics Tools: We may use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect and analyze non-PII about Site usage.

4. How We Use Collected Information
Second Circle Project Foundation may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes:

To Improve Our Services and Programs: Information helps us understand the needs of our community and improve our initiatives.
To Personalize User Experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
To Process Donations and Transactions: We use the information Users provide about themselves when making a donation only to process that donation. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service (e.g., payment gateway).
To Send Periodic Emails and Communications: We may use email addresses to send Users information and updates pertaining to their donations, volunteer activities, or general news about Second Circle Project Foundation. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include organization news, updates, related product or service information, etc.
To Administer a Contest, Promotion, Survey, or Other Site Feature: To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
For Internal Record Keeping and Reporting: To maintain accurate records of our supporters, volunteers, and activities.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet legal and regulatory requirements.

5. How We Protect Your Information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Site.

Encryption: We use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption for data transmission, especially for sensitive information like donation details.
Access Control: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel who have a legitimate need to access it for their work.
Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular reviews of our security practices to ensure they remain robust.
Data Minimization: We only collect information that is necessary for our stated purposes. While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personally identifiable information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personally identifiable information regarding visitors and Users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or processing donations.
We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes, provided that you have given us your permission and they adhere to privacy practices consistent with this policy. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief
that such action is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation.
Protect and defend the rights or property of Second Circle Project Foundation.
Act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of Users of the Site or the public.
Protect against legal liability.

7. Third-Party Websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or
services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browse and interaction on any other website, including websites that have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

8.Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need to retain your personal information, we will securely dispose of it.

9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. In India, under the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, you have the following rights, among others:

Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Withdrawal of Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Right to Grievance Redressal: If you have any concerns or complaints regarding the processing of your personal information, you have the right to contact our Grievance Officer.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 11.

10. Children’s Online Privacy Protection
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.

11. Contacting Us / Grievance Officer
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Site, please contact us at:

Second Circle Project Foundation
A4/230 DDA Flat Paschim Vihar
New Delhi-110063, India
Info@secondcircleindia.org
Mobile: +91-8527274277, Tel: 011-43047136
Grievance Officer:
Karandeep Pupneja
Director@secondcircleindia.org
Mob: +91-9953312533

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Second Circle Project Foundation has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your
responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications. Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Delhi, India.