Privacy Policy
Why Do We Collect Information?
We collect information from you in several ways, such as when you:
Make a donation
Sign up for our ongoing campaign
Subscribe to stay updated
We do not collect or store your personal information unless you voluntarily provide it to us.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information in the following instances:
To maintain an accurate record of all donations received.
To send you updates and information about The Altruist and our campaigns, but only if you have opted in.
To better understand our visitors, donors, and campaign supporters.
We employ secure server software (SSL) to encrypt any financial data you share when making a donation or purchase. This ensures that your personal details remain protected while being transmitted over the internet.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files created by your web browser each time you visit a website. Think of them as a memory system for the website, helping it remember your preferences and allowing for easier navigation. You can learn more about cookies on the All About Cookies website.
Information We Collect
Like many websites, we use cookies to enhance your experience. Specifically, we use them for:
Remembering your preferences for page layout, text size, and other display settings.
Storing your media player preferences.
Retaining session data when you make a donation, purchase a gift, or join our campaign.
We also analyze website usage through cookies to improve our services. This analytical data remains anonymous at all times. While you can disable cookies at any time, doing so may affect website functionality, and certain services may not work as expected.
Tools and Services That Use Cookies
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to monitor site usage and improve user experience. The data collected is completely anonymous.
Social Media Buttons
Many of our pages feature social media buttons that enable you to share content via platforms like Facebook and Twitter. These buttons rely on cookies to connect with those sites. Please review the privacy policies of each social media platform to understand their data collection practices and how to opt out.
External Web Services
Our website integrates external services to display content, such as YouTube for videos. Like social media platforms, these external domains may also collect information about your interaction with embedded content.
Managing Cookies
All modern browsers allow you to adjust cookie settings. You can refer to your browser’s help function for instructions on how to do so. By continuing to use The Altruist’s website, you agree to our use of cookies as described above.
Can I Request a Refund for a Donation?
To initiate a refund, please email donations@altruist.org with your transaction reference number. We will process your refund request. However, once an 80G receipt has been issued for your donation, refunds will no longer be possible.