The Society for Empowering Human Resource (SEHER) is a National NGO established on May 28th, 1998, and registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. We are dedicated to addressing human misery with a focus on vulnerable segments of society, including women, children, minorities, refugees, persons with disabilities, and the extreme poor.
At SEHER, we believe in a rights-based culture where norms of social justice and self-respect prevail. This commitment extends to how we treat your personal information. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our programs.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to help us better serve our beneficiaries, coordinate with partners, and advocate for human rights. The types of information we collect include:
A. Personal Information
We may collect personal details when you voluntarily provide them (e.g., when you subscribe to a newsletter, make a donation, sign up as a volunteer, or register for an event). This may include:
• Full Name
• Contact Information (Email address, phone number, physical address)
• Professional details (for partnership or employment inquiries)
• Payment Information (processed securely by third-party payment gateways for donations; SEHER does not store sensitive card details).
B. Non-Personal Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect non-personal technical data, such as:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent on our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
SEHER uses the collected data solely to further our mission of empowering marginalized communities. Specific uses include:
• Communication: To send you updates on our advocacy efforts, campaigns, and program outcomes.
• Engagement: To process donations, volunteer applications, or partnership requests.
• Improvement: To analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our digital platforms.
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and other applicable laws.
3. Data Sharing and Partnerships
As an organization that relies on strengthening intra-organizational capacities through partnerships and alliances, there are limited circumstances where data may be shared:
• Trusted Partners: We may share necessary data with project partners solely for the purpose of executing joint advocacy campaigns or relief programs. These partners are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Service Providers: We engage third-party service providers (e.g., hosting services, email platforms) who process data on our behalf under strict security protocols.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of SEHER, our beneficiaries, or the public.
We strictly do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others.
4. Data Security
We adopt a rigorous approach to data security, mirroring our rigorous approach to social development. We implement appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. This includes:
• Encryption of data during transmission.
• Restricted access to personal data (only authorized personnel have access).
• Regular security audits of our digital infrastructure.
5. Your Rights
In line with our belief in equal rights and opportunities, you have control over your data:
• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may ask us to correct or update any inaccurate information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data from our records, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our mailing lists at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us analyze web traffic. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., partner NGOs, funding agencies). Please be aware that SEHER is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personal information.
8. Changes to This Policy
SEHER reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our legal obligations or operational practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.