Information Gathering
1. Student Educational Welfare Association (SEWA) collects information from users in several ways, for example, when the user:
- Makes a donation
- Signs up for a membership/internships
- Signs up to stay updated
2. When forwarding a donation to SEWA, well-wishers are required to provide personal information to ensure genuine contributions:
- Your name
- Your email and billing address
- Your telephone number
- Your payment processing details
- Any other data as required
3. SEWA does not collect or record personal information unless the user voluntarily provides it.
Use of Personal Information
1. General browsing of SEWA’s website is anonymous, and personal information is not registered except for the time, date, location of visits, and the name of the internet service provider. This data is used solely for statistical analysis and diagnostics.
2. By signing up for services offered by SEWA, users explicitly authorize SEWA to collect and use their information to improve user experience and deliver services as per user preferences.
3. SEWA keeps user information strictly confidential, securely storing and handling it only with internal or authorized personnel. User information is never shared with external agencies or third parties.
4. SEWA uses user-provided information in the following ways:
- To maintain accurate records of donations
- To inform users about updates, events, and newsletters, with the option to unsubscribe
- To ensure users receive relevant and appropriate information
- To understand visitor demographics and engagement with SEWA campaigns and initiatives
5. SEWA does not typically store user data. For specific sign-ups, data is stored only at the user’s request. Users can request data deletion via email, and SEWA will comply within two working days.
Privacy of Email Lists
Individuals who join SEWA’s mailing lists through its website or campaigns are added to an internal database. SEWA does not sell, rent, loan, trade, or lease email addresses to anyone.
Cookie Policy
- Cookies are small electronic files sent by SEWA’s website to users’ devices to recognize returning visitors.
- Users can configure their browsers to manage cookies, including accepting, rejecting, or being notified about cookies.
- Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of SEWA’s website.
Payment Gateway
- SEWA uses reliable and secure payment technologies, ensuring that transactions are encrypted via SSL connections for maximum security.
- Payment systems are safeguarded with advanced firewalls, credit card encryption, and password protection.
External Web Services
- SEWA’s website may embed content from external web services like YouTube for video display. SEWA cannot prevent these platforms from collecting user data.
- Links to external websites are provided for user convenience. SEWA’s Privacy Policy does not extend to these third-party sites. Users are advised to review external websites’ privacy policies before sharing personal data.
- SEWA is not liable for any loss or damage caused by interactions with third-party websites linked on its platform.
Changes to Privacy Policy
- SEWA reserves the right to modify its privacy policy to align with technological advancements and trends. Changes will be communicated promptly.
- For any questions, users can contact SEWA at contact@thesewa.org.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
- SEWA does not offer refunds or cancellations for donations made through its payment gateways.
- No cash refunds will be provided.
- In-kind support received from donors will be distributed to the neediest beneficiaries.
- Donations received will be allocated to educational and community development programs and are non-refundable.
Terms and Conditions
- Use of SEWA’s website is subject to the following terms and conditions:
- SEWA reserves the right to update terms and conditions at any time, with changes taking effect immediately upon being posted online.
- Users agree to use the website for lawful purposes only.
- SEWA provides its website and content “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. SEWA is not liable for any damages arising from website usage.
- Copyright and usage restrictions:
- Commercial use or publication of SEWA content is prohibited without prior authorization.
- Documents may only be copied for personal use with copyright details intact.
- SEWA is not responsible for the content or functionality of external websites linked on its site.
- Any user communication or material shared on public areas of the site will be treated as non-confidential.
- Disputes related to these terms will be governed by the laws of *mIndia.
If these terms are not fully accepted, users must discontinue the use of SEWA’s website immediately.
This Privacy and Refund Policy applies to Student Educational Welfare Association (SEWA), head office at Alsaba Palace, Madanpur, Deoria, U.P., India (274205).