Privacy Policy

 

Tufenkian Foundation (“Foundation”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting personal data and respecting your privacy.

By using our website or us with your personal information you agree to this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

– Make a donation

– Contact us

– Subscribe to newsletters

– Apply for programs or sign up to participate in events

This may include:

– Name and surname

– Email address, phone number, mailing address

– Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers who comply the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)). We do not retain your credit card information on our servers.

– Any information you voluntarily submit

 

2. How We Use Personal Information 

We use personal data to:

– Process donations and issue receipts

– Respond to inquiries

– Administer your participation in programs and events

– Send updates and communications (where consent is provided or permitted by law)

– Comply with legal, accounting, and government reporting obligations

– We do not sell or rent personal information.

 

3. Data Sharing

We may share personal information with trusted service providers (such as payment processors, IT providers, or mailing platforms)

solely for operational purposes and under confidentiality obligations.

 

4. International Data Transfers

Because the Foundation operates in several countries, personal data may be transferred across borders. In such cases, appropriate safeguards

are implemented in compliance with applicable laws.

 

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

– Access your personal data

– Request correction or deletion

– Restrict or object to processing

– Withdraw consent

– Request data portability (where applicable)

– Lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority

– We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

 

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. 

Secure encryption technologies are used for online payment transactions.

 

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyze usage. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in laws or organizational practices. The updated version will be posted on 

our website with the effective date.