Waid Foundation
Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 25th August 2025

WAID FOUNDATION (“Wings Aid Foundation,” “WAID,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you use our website waidfou.org and any services provided by us.

This Privacy Policy applies to all activities of WAID FOUNDATION, including its affiliates, volunteers, and associated programs.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways:
directly from you, automatically through our website, and from trusted third parties.

A. Account & Profile Information

When you sign up, donate, volunteer, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Contact information (email, phone number, address)
  • Demographic details
  • Interests related to environment, wildlife, education, or social service

Some information you choose to display in a public profile or volunteer page may be visible to others.

B. Content You Share

If you submit forms, comments, photos, or any content on waidfou.org, it may be publicly visible depending on the platform features. Content may also appear in search engine results.

C. Communications

When you contact us, we may retain records of emails, messages, or phone conversations for support and documentation.

D. Integrated Third-Party Services

If you choose to log in or connect via Google, Facebook, or similar services, we may receive basic profile information from those platforms. You control what is shared through your third-party account settings.

E. Automatically Collected Information

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages viewed
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Referring and exit pages
  • Approximate location

This helps improve security, user experience, and website performance.

F. Engagement & Analytics

We may track engagement across our website and partner sites using analytics tools such as Google Analytics, which collect anonymized usage data.

2. How We Use Your Information

WAID FOUNDATION does not sell your personal information.

We use collected information to:

  • Provide services, updates, and communication
  • Improve our programs and website
  • Personalize content and user experience
  • Manage donations, volunteering, and events
  • Send newsletters, updates, and impact reports
  • Ensure security, prevent misuse, and comply with law
  • Conduct analytics to improve operations

3. How We Share Information

Your information may be shared only in the following cases:

A. Service Providers

With trusted partners who help us operate the website, process donations, or provide essential services.

B. Affiliates & Program Partners

With organizations or NGOs we collaborate with to deliver social, environmental, wildlife, educational, and relief programs.

C. Legal Requirements

If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of WAID FOUNDATION or others.

D. Public Content

Any content you voluntarily share publicly (e.g., testimonials, comments) may be visible to others.

E. Business Transfers (Non-Profit Operations)

If WAID merges with another organization or transfers operations, your information may be transferred as part of the transition.

F. Aggregated & Anonymized Data

Shared for research or reporting purposes without identifying individuals.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

  • Cookies
  • Pixel tags
  • Local storage
  • Analytics tools

These help us understand usage, secure our website, and personalize experiences.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Your Choices

You have full control over your personal information:

  • Update or correct your profile at any time
  • Opt-out of newsletters or promotional messages
  • Limit visibility of your public profile or shared content
  • Disable cookies in your browser
  • Request deletion of your account and stored data
  • Disconnect third-party logins like Google or Facebook
  • Post anonymously, where allowed

Some administrative communications may still be required for account functionality.

6. Data Transfers

WAID FOUNDATION is based in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India, and may store or process data in other regions through trusted service providers.
We ensure your information is protected under appropriate data-handling agreements.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under:

  • 13 years of age globally
  • 18 years in India

If we discover such information was collected without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

8. Links to External Websites

waidfou.org may link to third-party sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We encourage you to review their policies before sharing information.

9. Your Privacy Rights (India)

Under applicable Indian data protection laws, you may request:

  • Details of third parties your data was shared with
  • Types of data shared
  • Correction or deletion of your personal information

To make such requests, email support@waidfou.org.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

WAID FOUNDATION (Wings Aid Foundation)
Attn: Privacy
#4-224, Goutami Nagar,
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Email: support@waidfou.org

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Significant changes will be communicated through our website or email.
Continued use of waidfou.org implies acceptance of the updated policy.