1. Who We Are
B.B. Azra Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization (EIN: 41-2371434) based in Newport, Vermont. This Privacy Policy applies to our website at bbazra.com and any communications you have with us.
If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at the email address provided on our Contact page.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate our website and respond to inquiries.
Information you provide voluntarily:
- Your name and email address, if you contact us directly by email
- Any information you include in the body of a message you send to us
Information collected automatically:
- Standard web analytics data through Google Analytics 4 (see Section 4 below), including pages visited, time on site, browser type, and general geographic region
- IP addresses, which are anonymized and not used to identify individual visitors
We do not use contact forms, registration systems, donation processing, or any other tools that collect personal data beyond direct email communication and anonymous analytics.
3. How We Use Information
Any information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or correspondence
- To understand how our website is being used so we can improve it
- To comply with legal obligations applicable to nonprofit organizations
We do not use your information for marketing, advertising, or any commercial purpose. We do not build profiles of individual users. We do not use automated decision-making or profiling in relation to personal data.
4. Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. GA4 helps us understand how visitors interact with our website — for example, which pages are most visited and how long visitors stay. This information is used in aggregate form only, to improve our website content and user experience.
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect this data. The data collected is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may use this data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
- Using a privacy-focused browser or extension that blocks analytics scripts
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies only in connection with Google Analytics (see Section 4). We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies for commercial purposes, or persistent cookies that store personal information.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to view or use this website.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. The only exceptions are:
- Google Analytics: Anonymous usage data is processed by Google as described in Section 4.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
7. Data Retention
We retain email correspondence for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was sent, and to comply with applicable legal requirements. Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months by default, in accordance with GA4's standard settings.
You may request deletion of any personal information you have shared with us by contacting us directly.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it promptly.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, including our Candid / GuideStar nonprofit profile and partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
10. Security
Our website is served over HTTPS, which encrypts data in transit between your browser and our server. We take reasonable precautions to protect the limited information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding personal information, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of information we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly. We will respond to all requests within a reasonable time.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact B.B. Azra Foundation by email. Our contact information is available on the Contact page of this website.