HDFW – Heart Disease Free World Foundation Effective Date: 22 December, 2025 At HDFW – Heart Disease Free World Foundation, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with our website. 1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information: a) Contact Information Name, email address, phone number, and postal address submitted through forms, registrations, or contact pages. b) Donation & Payment Information Transaction-related details such as donation amount, date, and payment method. 👉 Note: Donations are voluntary and non-refundable. We do not store card or banking details; all payments are processed securely via third-party payment gateways. c) Usage Data IP address, browser type, device details, pages visited, and time spent on the website, collected through analytics tools. d) Voluntary Information Any additional information you choose to provide via emails, surveys, or forms. 2. How We Use Your Information The information collected is used for the following purposes: To respond to inquiries and provide assistance To process donations and generate acknowledgements or receipts To share updates about programs, campaigns, or events (only if you opt in) To improve website performance and user experience To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations 3. Data Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data may be shared only with: Trusted third-party service providers (payment gateways, email or IT services) strictly for operational purposes Government or law-enforcement authorities, if required by law 4. Data Security We employ appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please note that no online transmission method is completely secure. 5. Your Rights You have the right to: Access the personal data we hold about you Request correction or deletion of your information Withdraw consent for communications at any time To exercise these rights, contact us at: 📧 info@hdfw.org 6. Cookies and Analytics Our website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior and enhance user experience. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. 7. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to external websites. HDFW – Heart Disease Free World Foundation is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. 8. Policy Updates We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. 9. Contact Us For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact: HDFW – Heart Disease Free World Foundation 📧 Email: info@hdfw.org 🌐 Website: www.hdfw.org 📞 Phone: +91 9464994909 🏢 Registered Office: Ludhiana, Punjab, India