Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy”) applies to all users of this site (the “Site) including anyone who submits information to Bedayati through the Site.  By accessing or using this Site, you consent to the collection, use, processing, transfer, and disclosure of your information by Bedayati in accordance with this Privacy Policy.  Bedayati may modify the Privacy Policy at any time.  At all times, you are bound by the then-current version of the Privacy Policy appearing on this Site and all applicable laws.

If you have any requests concerning your personal data or any queries with regard to this Privacy Policy, please contact Bedayati using the contact details given under “Contact Us” below.

1. What information is collected

When you visit the Site, we may collect certain information from you, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, MAC address, browser type, operating system, device-identifying information, the specific web pages visited during your connection and the domain name from which you accessed the Site. In addition, we may collect information about your browsing behavior, such as the date and time you visit the Site, the areas or pages of the Site that you visit and other browsing data.

You can provide your personal data if you wish. We collect the personal data that you provide to us and that is required for you to participate in the services and activities described in other parts of this Site. We collect this data when you submit it to us, including when you register for an account, or submit applications or other forms on the Site. This information may include, but is not necessarily limited to, your name, email address, mailing address, billing address, telephone number, date of birth, employment information and donation method.

The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is your consent and other applicable legal basis, such as providing the services you have registered with us for. You may want to give us your data so that you can participate in certain activities that we conduct or just so that we keep you updated about exciting Bedayati developments that you are interested in through our newsletters. Some website functions and participation in our activities may be unavailable to users who do not provide their data, or who do not consent to the use of Cookies and similar technologies on the Site.

2. Retention of personal data

Personal data that we collect, access or process will be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfilment of the purposes for which it was collected, or otherwise with your consent or as required or authorized by law. Personal data that is no longer required to fulfill the identified purposes will be destroyed, erased or made de-identified.

3. How your information is used

Your personal data will only be used for the purposes for which you provided it to Bedayati, as indicated to you at the time you provided your personal data. We use third-party vendors to host the Site and provide other services. By submitting your personal information, you authorize Bedayati and our third-party vendors to use the information we collect for the purposes for which you provided it to Bedayati as well as for the following:

  • Administer, support and obtain feedback on the level of our services;
  • Help prevent breaches of security, the law or our contract terms;
  • Facilitate your participation in the activities and services described on the Site;
  • Answer inquiries and provide information or advice on our offerings.

4. Disclosure of personal data

From time to time, we may need to share your personal information, but we will only share your information for the following reasons: (i) as required under applicable laws or by law enforcement, judicial or regulatory authorities; (ii) to enforce the Site’s terms and policies, (iii) with third-party or affiliated service providers for purposes of operating the Site and maintaining compliance with our internal policies and procedures, (iv) with your express consent to any other person, (v) with our donors to the extent required by their due diligence or compliance policies and (vi) otherwise in connection with Bedayati’s activities.

However, non-personal information that we collect from you may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

You may request a copy of your personal data held by Bedayati by contacting Bedayati using the contact details given under “Contact Us” below. If any personal data is found to be wrong, you have the right to request that Bedayati updates or deletes it, as appropriate.

5. Security measures

Bedayati takes reasonable security measures in line with data protection regulations designed to prevent data loss, to preserve data integrity, to regulate access to the data and to protect personal data from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, modification or disclosure. In particular, the cloud solution that we use to store your personal data complies with industry-standard access controls. Nonetheless, you are responsible for taking reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of your username and password, and you are responsible for all activities under your account that you can reasonably control.

6. Cookies

Bedayati uses cookies, which are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit, or certain emails you open. Such technologies enable us to improve the quality of our website and our services to you. We collect business and marketing information and gather personal data (such as browser type and operating system, referring page, path through site, domain of ISP) for the purpose of understanding how visitors use this website. Cookie and similar technologies help us tailor this website to your personal needs, prevent fraudulent activity and improve security. If you wish to restrict or block the cookies that are set by the Bedayati website, you can do so by adjusting your browser settings.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions in relation to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at info@bedayati.org.

8. Third- Party Links

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through the Site.  We may include third party links on the Site, which may have privacy policies that differ from our own. We are not responsible for the activities and practices that take place on these websites. We, therefore, have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting the change(s) on the Site. We will always reference the date this Privacy Policy was last updated at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Last updated 13 May 2020