Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Privacy Policy Rise Asia Fellowship Outreach Center (RAFOC) Effective Date: [Insert Date] Last Updated: [Insert Date] Rise Asia Fellowship Outreach Center (“RAFOC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of individuals who visit our website, support our mission, or engage with our activities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection principles, including internationally recognized privacy standards.
1. Who We Are
Rise Asia Fellowship Outreach Center (RAFOC) is a registered non-profit, non-religious social organization based in Nepal, dedicated to humanitarian service, community development, and social welfare initiatives.
2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information (Provided Voluntarily) We may collect personal information when you: Contact us through the website or email Apply to become a volunteer Subscribe to newsletters or updates Donate or express interest in supporting our work This may include: Full name Email address Phone number Mailing address Country of residence Organization or affiliation (if applicable) Providing personal information is always voluntary. b. Automatically Collected Information When you visit our website, we may automatically collect: IP address Browser type and device information, Pages visited and duration of visits General location data (country/city level) This information does not identify you personally and is used only for website analytics and improvement.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR-Aligned)
We process personal data only when at least one of the following applies: You have given clear consent, It is necessary to respond to your request or inquiry It supports our legitimate non-profit activities It is required for legal or regulatory obligations
4. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used only for legitimate purposes, including: Responding to messages, inquiries, or requests Managing volunteers and supporters Sending updates, reports, or announcements (only if you opt in) Improving our programs, services, and website Maintaining transparency and accountability We do not use personal data for commercial advertising.
5. Donations and Financial Information
RAFOC does not store or process sensitive financial details (such as credit card numbers) directly on its website. Any donations made through third-party platforms are governed by the privacy policies of those platforms. We encourage donors to review those policies separately.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to: Improve user experience Analyze website performance and traffic You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function fully if cookies are disabled.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information may be shared only: When required by law or government authority With trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, email systems) strictly for operational purposes To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of RAFOC or others All third parties are required to respect confidentiality and data protection.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for: The purpose it was collected Legal, reporting, or accountability requirements When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from: Unauthorized access Loss or misuse Alteration or disclosure While we strive for strong security, no online system is completely risk-free.
10. Children’s Privacy
RAFOC does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age without parental or guardian consent. If such data is identified, it will be removed promptly.
11. Your Rights
You have the right to: Access your personal information Request correction or updates Request deletion of your data Withdraw consent at any time Opt out of communications Requests can be made by contacting us directly.
12. International Users
If you access our website from outside Nepal, please note that your information may be processed and stored in Nepal or other locations where our service providers operate, in accordance with this policy.
13. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. RAFOC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website signifies acceptance of any changes.
15. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact: Rise Asia Fellowship Outreach Center (RAFOC) 📧 Email: info@riseasiafellowshipoutreachcenter.org (example) 🌐 Website: https://www.riseasiafellowshipoutreachcenter.org 📍 Damak, Jhapa, Nepal