Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 12, 2025
Last Updated: March 12, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to SKF Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://skffoundation.org/ or interact with our services.
2. Data Controller
SKF Foundation is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data.
- Registered Address: Ground Floor, Site No 4 & 5, Josephine Apartment, 5th Cross, Vivekanand Street, B.Narayanapura Main Road, Udayanagar, Bangalore - 560016, Karnataka, India
- Email: saravanan@skffoundation.org
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Donation Information: Transaction details (excluding payment details, which are processed securely by third-party payment processors).
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data.
- Communication Data: Your correspondence with us, including emails and contact form submissions.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Data
Under GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:
| Purpose of Processing | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Processing donations and issuing receipts | Contractual necessity |
| Sending updates, newsletters, or event invitations | Consent (you may opt-out at any time) |
| Responding to inquiries and support requests | Legitimate interest |
| Improving website experience and security | Legitimate interest |
| Complying with legal or regulatory obligations | Legal obligation |
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Process donations and maintain financial records.
- Communicate with you about our initiatives, events, and updates.
- Improve website functionality and security.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
6. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with:
- Service Providers (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage providers) to support our operations.
- Legal Authorities when required by law or to protect our rights.
All third parties are required to adhere to GDPR compliance and maintain the confidentiality of your data.
7. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that it is protected using appropriate safeguards, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
- Data Protection Agreements with our service providers.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
| Your Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Right to Access | Request a copy of your personal data. |
| Right to Rectification | Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data. |
| Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") | Request deletion of your data under certain conditions. |
| Right to Restrict Processing | Request to limit processing of your data. |
| Right to Data Portability | Receive your data in a structured format and transfer it to another service. |
| Right to Object | Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing. |
| Right to Withdraw Consent | Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time. |
To exercise your rights, please contact us at saravanan@skffoundation.org. We will respond within 30 days as required under GDPR.
9. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include:
- Encryption of sensitive data.
- Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel only.
- Regular security audits and data protection assessments.
10. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. After this period, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy (if applicable).
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:
SKF Foundation
- Email: saravanan@skffoundation.org
- Address: Ground Floor, Site No 4 & 5, Josephine Apartment, 5th Cross, Vivekanand Street, B.Narayanapura Main Road, Udayanagar, Bangalore - 560016, Karnataka, India
If you are based in the EEA and have concerns about how we handle your data, you can lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).
This policy ensures full GDPR compliance, safeguarding personal data and providing transparency in data processing.
