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Jhamtse’s Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: July 3, 2025

At Jhamtse International your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at https://jhamtse.org, interact with our services, or support our community through donations and sponsorships.


1. Who We Are

Jhamtse International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and care of children in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Our work is made possible through the generous support of sponsors and donors worldwide.


2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

  • Donation & Sponsorship Information: Amount donated, frequency, and sponsorship preferences (via Funraise)

  • Communication Preferences: Newsletter sign-ups, event registrations

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and cookies (see our Cookie Policy)

  • User Interaction: Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring links (via Google Analytics)


3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • When you fill out a form, make a donation, or sponsor a child via our website (processed by Funraise)

  • When you sign up for our newsletter or request updates

  • Automatically through cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, YouTube embeds)

  • When you contact us directly by email or through a contact form


4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations and sponsorships

  • Send you updates, newsletters, and community stories

  • Provide access to donor and sponsor resources

  • Improve our website and communications

  • Comply with legal obligations


5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your information. We may share your data with trusted third parties only when necessary to fulfill our mission:

  • Funraise (donation and sponsorship platform)

  • Mailchimp or similar platforms (email updates and newsletters)

  • Google Analytics (to understand website performance)

  • YouTube (embedded video content)

These third parties are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.


6. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption, secure servers, and limited access to personal data.


7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location (e.g., within the EU or California), you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information

  • Object to or restrict certain processing

  • Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)

  • Request a copy of your data (data portability)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@jhamtse.org.


8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and offer personalized content. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.


9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.


10. Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to external sites we do not control. This policy does not apply to those sites.


11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”


12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, please contact:

Jhamtse Gatsal
Website: https://jhamtse.org
Email: info@jhamtse.org

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