Privacy Policy

The Shangrila Foundation of Bhutan is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors, volunteers, contributors, beneficiaries, and employees. This Privacy Policy describes how we gather, use, keep, and share personal data in compliance with Bhutanese regulations and our dedication to the Gross National Happiness principles, which encompass people's privacy and well-being.

Data We Collect

We might ask you for the following details:

• When you sign up for newsletters, donate money, or volunteer, you provide personal information such your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and nationality.
• Payment Information: If you make a donation online, reputable third-party payment processors securely handle your financial information. Complete credit/debit card information is not kept on file by us.
• Using cookies or analytics software, use data includes your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and the time and date of your visit.

How We Utilize Your Data

Your information is used by us to:

• Send receipts and handle donations.
• Send out newsletters and updates.
• Organize volunteer and partner connections
• Enhance our outreach efforts and website.
• Make sure our programs are accountable and transparent.

Security of Data

We put in place the proper organizational and technical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of your personal data. These actions consist of:

• Data storage and servers should be secure.
• Sensitive information is encrypted when appropriate.
• Personnel access limits and controls.
• Routine updates and security evaluations.

Modifications to this Privacy Statement

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to take into account modifications to our procedures or to comply with new laws. On our website, we will publish the modified policy along with a new "Effective Date." We advise you to periodically review this policy.