Kismet Foundation

Effective Date: February 11, 2025

At the Kismet Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, use our services, or engage with us in other ways. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, as well as information we gather automatically when you interact with our website or services. The types of information we collect include:

· Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details when you subscribe to our newsletter, donate, or register for events.

· Non-Personal Information: IP addresses, browser types, referring URLs, and other technical data collected through cookies or similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

· To process donations and registrations.

· To send you newsletters, updates, and information about our programs, services, and events (you can opt out at any time).

· To respond to your inquiries, feedback, or requests for support.

· To improve the content and functionality of our website.

· To analyze trends and track website usage to enhance user experience.

3. Sharing Your Information

The Kismet Foundation will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

· With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with our operations (such as payment processing, email communications, and data analytics).

· Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze how you use our site and personalize your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

· Access and Update Your Information: You can review, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us directly.

· Opt-Out of Communications: If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications from us, you can opt-out by clicking the unsubscribed link in our emails or by contacting us.

· Data Deletion: In certain circumstances, you may request that we delete your data. We will comply with applicable laws regarding data deletion requests.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the effective date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us.