Privacy Policy

At SightSavers Guild, we are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, protect, and use your data. In the process, we ensure compliance with international data protection regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Collection and Use of Personal Information

We may collect various types of personal data from our users, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact information
  • Demographic information
  • IP addresses
  • Website usage data

We will use the personal information you provide to us for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you and respond to inquiries or requests
  • To process donations and provide a tax receipt, if applicable
  • To personalize your experience and provide relevant content
  • To improve our website, products, and services
  • To analyze traffic patterns and understand user behavior through Google Analytics

Data Storage and Retention

SightSavers Guild employs industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Your data will be stored both electronically and physically, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required to comply with legal obligations. After that, we will securely dispose of or anonymize your information to prevent unauthorized access.

Users' Rights to Their Data

We respect the rights of our users and provide the necessary means to exercise control over their personal data. As a user of the SightSavers Guild website, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to correct: You have the right to request corrections or updates to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal information, although certain legal obligations may prevent immediate deletion.
  • Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.
  • Right to restrict processing: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to data portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format, or have it transferred to another organization when technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please Contact Us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Data Security Measures

SightSavers Guild takes appropriate measures to safeguard your personal data against accidental loss, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We aim to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data at all times by implementing technical, administrative, and physical security safeguards.

Furthermore, our employees, volunteers, and third-party service providers are contractually bound to protect your personal information and handle it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Data Sharing

SightSavers Guild may share your personal information with third parties only for legitimate purposes and only to the extent necessary to provide our services. These third parties may include:

  • Payment processors for processing donations
  • Companies providing email and communication services
  • Consulting firms for data analysis purposes
  • Government agencies if required by law

For your peace of mind, we ensure that these third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations to prevent misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure of your personal data.

International Data Transfers

As an international organization, we may transfer your personal information to countries outside of your country of residence, including countries that may have different levels of data protection laws. If such transfers occur, we will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to ensure its continued accuracy and compliance. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the revised policy on our website or by other means reasonably designed to notify you. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: info@guildfortheblind.org Address: SightSavers Guild, Privacy Policy, Privacy Policy, Privacy Policy


Last Updated: 25-Jun-23