Sewa International (Sewa) places a high priority on protecting your privacy, demonstrating Sewa’s firm commitment to the privacy of our volunteers and website users. This policy explains what types of information are collected by this website, “Sewadayofservice.org” and how this information is used.

What Personally Identifiable Information is Collected

Sewa volunteers who register on Sewadayofservice.org and individuals who sign up to receive Sewa’s e-communications voluntarily provide us with contact information (such as name and email address). We may use this information for specific, limited purposes. You may always "opt out," either now or at any time in the future if you do not wish to receive our messages.

IP addresses

Sewa uses your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, to administer Sewadayofservice.org, and for statistical metrics used to track website visitor traffic.

Cookies

Sewadayofservice.org uses "cookie" messages to enhance service quality while you use the site. These cookies remember your identity and preferences for our website, based on your previous activities and inputs. When you revisit our site, a “cookie” stored on your computer is accessed. This allows us to direct you to content and features that are of specific interest to you. Additionally, cookies enable us to monitor the usage of any visitors to our site, helping us identify the most frequented areas. You have the option to decline or remove cookies by adjusting the settings in your web browser.

How Your Information May Be Used

We use your personal information to provide you with personalized service; to send email alerts to you; to answer your requests; to process your volunteer application; etc. You may choose to opt out at any time, which will cease all communications from us. We may also use your information to track visitors to our website. This lets us see which of our features are the most popular so we can better serve our users' needs. It also lets us provide aggregate data about our traffic (not identifying you personally, but showing how many visitors used which features, for example) to outside parties.

Email Privacy

Sewa does not provide, sell, or rent email addresses to anyone outside the organization.

External Links

Sewadayofservice.org includes links to external websites. These links do not fall under the Sewadayofservice.org domain, and Sewa is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of external websites. Your use of any linked website is solely at your own risk.

Our Commitment To Data Security

To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

Other sites and services

This site may contain links to other websites, mobile applications, and other online services operated by third parties. In addition, our content may be integrated into web pages or other online services that are not associated with us.

These links and integrations are not an endorsement of, or representation that we are affiliated with, any third party. We do not control websites, mobile applications or online services operated by third parties, and we are not responsible for their actions. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of the other websites, mobile applications and online services you use.

Security

We employ technical, organizational and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect. However, security risk is inherent in all internet and information technologies, and we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information.

International data transfer

We are headquartered in the United States and may use service providers that operate in other countries. Your personal information may be transferred to other locations where privacy laws may not be as protective as those in your state, province, or country.

Children

We welcome volunteers of all ages, including children under the age of 13, however we strongly recommend that children under the age of 13 do not provide personal information through this site without the consent of a parent or guardian.

Modifications

We may amend this privacy policy from time to time; please review it periodically. We maintain the option to modify this privacy at any time by electronic notice posted on our website. Your continued use of our website after the date that such notices are posted will be deemed to be your agreement to the changed terms.

Non-Discrimination and Non-Proselytizing Policy

Sewa International does not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed/denomination/faith/sect), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, provision of services, hiring and termination of employment of staff, and selection of volunteers and vendors. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.

We do not use any funds collected for religious proselytizing in any form. Exposure, adherence, or conversion to any religious doctrine is not required from the beneficiaries of services provided by Sewa nor for hiring or employment at Sewa International.