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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 8, 2026

The PRASAD Project (“PRASAD,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us by our donors, volunteers, program participants, website visitors, and all others who interact with our organization.

This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and the choices available to you regarding your personal information.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when it is voluntarily provided by you or when you authorize us to obtain it.

Depending on your interaction with PRASAD, we may collect:

    • Name
    • Mailing address
    • Email address
    • Telephone number
    • Donation history
    • Volunteer information
    • Event registration information
    • Communication preferences
    • Employment application information
    • Other information you voluntarily provide

When you make a donation through our website, your payment is processed through secure third-party payment processors. PRASAD does not store complete credit card numbers on its servers.

How We Collect Information

Information may be collected through a variety of methods, including:

    • Online donations
    • Event registrations
    • Volunteer applications
    • Employment applications
    • Website contact forms
    • Email correspondence
    • Telephone conversations
    • Postal mail
    • Personal meetings
    • Other communications you initiate with PRASAD

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only for legitimate organizational purposes, including:

    • Processing donations and issuing tax receipts
    • Acknowledging gifts
    • Responding to inquiries
    • Registering participants for programs and events
    • Communicating news about our programs, services, and impact
    • Sending newsletters and other communications you have requested
    • Managing volunteer opportunities
    • Processing employment applications
    • Maintaining donor and constituent records
    • Improving our programs and website
    • Complying with legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements

We will never sell or rent your personal information to another organization for marketing purposes.

Donor Privacy

Protecting donor privacy is one of PRASAD’s highest priorities.

Donor information is used solely to process contributions, acknowledge gifts, maintain accurate records, communicate with donors about our mission and programs, and comply with applicable legal and financial reporting requirements.

Upon request, donors may choose to remain anonymous in publications and recognition materials.

Donors may also request to limit or discontinue future fundraising communications at any time.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and understand how visitors use our website.

Cookies help us:

    • Remember visitor preferences.
    • Improve website performance.
    • Analyze website traffic.
    • Enhance website functionality.

We may also use website analytics tools to collect anonymous information, including browser type, operating system, pages visited, referral sources, and general geographic information. This information helps us improve the effectiveness and usability of our website.

Most web browsers allow users to manage or disable cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

Some third-party services integrated into our website, such as payment processors, embedded media, social media platforms, or analytics providers, may also place cookies. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

Third-Party Service Providers

PRASAD works with carefully selected third-party service providers to perform services on our behalf. These may include payment processing, email communications, website hosting, data management, accounting, fundraising support, event registration, and technology services.

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards to protect personal information. They may not use or disclose personal information for any purpose other than providing services to PRASAD.

When Information May Be Shared

PRASAD does not sell, rent, trade, or exchange personal information.

Information may be disclosed only when necessary to:

    • Process donations or payments.
    • Provide contracted services on behalf of PRASAD.
    • Comply with applicable laws or legal process.
    • Respond to valid subpoenas or court orders.
    • Complete financial audits.
    • Protect the rights, property, or safety of PRASAD or others.
    • Meet IRS or other regulatory reporting requirements.

Any disclosure is limited to the minimum information necessary to fulfill the applicable purpose.

Information Security

PRASAD maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Sensitive information transmitted through our website is encrypted using industry-standard security technologies.

Access to personal information is limited to employees, volunteers, board members, and authorized contractors whose responsibilities require such access.

Although no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure, PRASAD uses reasonable measures to safeguard all personal information entrusted to us.

Your Privacy Rights

You may request to:

    • Access the personal information we maintain about you.
    • Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
    • Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal, financial, and regulatory requirements.
    • Opt out of receiving fundraising or marketing communications.
    • Express any concerns regarding how your personal information is used.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

PRASAD retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, maintain appropriate financial and donor records, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or destroyed in accordance with our records retention practices and applicable law.

Children’s Privacy

PRASAD is committed to protecting the privacy of children.

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under the age of 13 without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete the information.

International Visitors

PRASAD is headquartered in the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

For individuals located in jurisdictions with applicable privacy laws, including the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom, PRASAD will make reasonable efforts to process personal information in accordance with applicable law, including the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or additional information.

PRASAD is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology.

When changes are made, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this Privacy Policy. Material changes may also be announced on our website.

Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to review or update your personal information, change your communication preferences, or exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

The PRASAD Project

PO Box 576
Ferndale, NY 12734

Phone: (845) 434-0376

Email: prasad@prasad.org

Thank you for placing your trust in The PRASAD Project. We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and stewardship in all of our interactions.