Your Privacy, Our Responsibility

Effective Date: 1st July 2025
Last Updated: 1st July 2025

1. Introduction

Nearth (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals who interact with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, donate to our causes, subscribe to our updates, or engage with our programs.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

• Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • Mailing address (if provided)

  • Donation-related data (e.g., amount, date)

  • Volunteering preferences

  • Any information you submit via contact forms

• Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address, browser type, operating system

  • Pages visited and duration (via analytics tools)

  • Cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and process requests

• Manage donations and send acknowledgments

• Register you for volunteering or events

• Share updates, newsletters, and impact stories (only if you opt in)

• Improve our website and outreach strategies

• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

4. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to secure your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your information is stored securely and only accessed by authorized personnel.

All online donations are processed through trusted third-party payment platforms (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), which have their own privacy and security protocols.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Third-party service providers: e.g., email platforms (Mailchimp), donation processors, analytics tools

• Regulatory authorities: if required by law or legal process

All third parties we engage are contractually bound to protect your information.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent for communications at any time

• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@nearth.org.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyze user behavior. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

Types of cookies used:

• Essential cookies (site functionality)

• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics or equivalent)

• Preference cookies (remembering user settings)

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites. We encourage you to review their policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective date. Continued use of the site implies your acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Nearth

12th Floor, Parkland Building, Park Street, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka

Email: hello@nearth.org
Phone: +94 71 899 4448