Privacy Policy
Last Update: 17/03/2025
Introduction
Welcome to https://searicmdio.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of our website. By accessing or using our site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you subscribe to newsletters, register for events, donate, fill out any form, submit reports, sign in/log in to your account or participate in surveys. Additionally, we collect non-personal data automatically through cookies and tracking tools, including IP addresses, browser types, device information, pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral URLs. We may also receive data from third-party services like Google Analytics or payment processors to improve our services.
How We Use Your Information
Your data is used to provide and improve our services, communicate updates, process donations or registrations, analyze website traffic, and comply with legal obligations. We may also use your contact information to send newsletters, respond to inquiries, and ensure a seamless user experience.
Data Storage & Security
We store collected data on secure servers protected by encryption, firewalls, and strict access controls. Payment details are handled by third-party gateways such as Stripe and PayPal, ensuring financial data security, however, currently we are not using any payment gateways or payment based services/features in the website. Data retention varies based on legal requirements and the purpose of collection.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your data. However, we may share it with trusted service providers for analytics, payment processing, event management, or any applications used in the website (may have limited access). In cases of legal compliance or to protect our rights, data may be disclosed as required by law. Any other sharing will only occur with your explicit consent.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including accessing, correcting, or deleting your information, restricting or objecting to processing, withdrawing consent, and requesting data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance user experience, including session and persistent cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Third-party services such as Google Analytics may also use cookies to track site usage. Please review their policies for opt-out options.
Children’s Privacy
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. SEARIC MDIO Website does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices and encourage users to review their respective policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we may notify users via email or site banners.
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, email us at mdio.searic@gmail.com or write to us at the form/space given in the contact page.
Thank you for trusting searicmdio.org with your information.