Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how STAR (hereinafter “we, ” “us, ” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our website (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

  • Contact Information: This includes your name, email address, postal address, and phone number, which you provide when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or participate in our programs and activities.
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits. This data helps us understand how you use our Website and improve its functionality.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level, but if you choose to disable cookies, it may limit your use of certain features or functions on our Website.
  • Donation Information: If you make a donation through our Website, we collect information necessary to process your donation, such as your payment card details and billing address. Please note that we use secure payment processors to handle your payment information, and we do not store your payment card details on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve our Website, programs, and activities. This includes personalizing your experience, providing customer support, and troubleshooting technical issues.
  • To Communicate with You: We use your contact information to send you updates, newsletters, and other information about STAR. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the emails.
  • To Process Donations: We use your donation information to process your donations and provide you with donation receipts.
  • To Analyze Usage Data: We use usage data to analyze trends, track user movements, and gather demographic information about our user base. This helps us understand how our Website is being used and identify areas for improvement.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:

  • Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, payment processing, email marketing, and analytics. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
  • Affiliates: We may share information with our affiliates for internal business purposes, such as to improve our services and coordinate our activities.
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive information, such as payment card details, during transmission.
  • Access Controls: We restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular Security Assessments: We conduct regular security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Portability: You have the right to request that we provide you with a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at naimekhan7123@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 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 delete the information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on our Website and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of our Website after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: naimekhan7123@gmail.com

10. Association ID

Association ID: W142009854