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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

Introduction

BGC Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our healthcare programs.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name, contact information, and demographic details
  • Medical history and health information (with explicit consent)
  • Donation and payment information
  • Volunteer and partnership inquiries

Automatically Collected Information

  • Website usage data and analytics
  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and location data (if permitted)

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide healthcare programs and services
  • Process donations and maintain donor records
  • Send updates about our programs and impact
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Protect against fraud and ensure security

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • With healthcare partners for program delivery
  • With service providers who assist our operations
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect rights, property, or safety

Medical Information Protection

We handle all medical information in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy laws and regulations. Medical data is encrypted, stored securely, and accessed only by authorized healthcare professionals involved in your care.

Your Rights

  • Access your personal information
  • Request corrections to inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

BGC Foundation
Email: privacy@bgcfoundationtrust.org
Phone: 080 4688 8888
Address: Bangalore Gastro Centre Foundation, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.