Privacy Policy

The Privacy Policy was last updated on January 05, 2024.

Safeguarding individual privacy is a fundamental priority for International Education and Welfare Society DBA Saba Homes/Saba Trust ("us", "we", "our", " SABA HOMES "). This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, usage, and protection of your information while you browse the Sabatrust.org website(s). The International Education and Welfare Society DBA Saba Homes/Saba Trust website(s) encompass Sabatrust.org and all web pages hosted under the domain Sabatrust.org. Additionally, it provides mechanisms for opting out of our mailing list if you wish to do so.

This policy pertains to all information received by us, whether online or offline, including interactions with our website, mobile applications, social media, and other online platforms, as well as any electronic, written, or verbal communications. By providing us with your information, you consent to the terms and conditions outlined in this Privacy Policy and the use of your personal information by us.

We implement various measures to uphold your privacy when you visit the Sabatrust.org websites. While we aim to enhance our advocacy and outreach efforts and offer a feature-rich experience, we do engage in limited tracking activities, the specifics of which are detailed below.

Please note that we reserve the right to modify this policy at our discretion.

We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed about any updates.

Here's a revised version of the "Privacy & the Internet" section:

Privacy & the Internet

The internet operates as a public space where privacy can be compromised. When you browse websites, utilize search engines, or engage in online activities, numerous companies and entities may gather data about your online behavior. This data often includes your searches, website visits, and online transactions, which may then be correlated with other information about you.

Then came Oct 2005 – a devastating earthquake that rocked and tumbled the North of Pakistan and Kashmir. The defining moment had come; thus the Saba Trust said “Labaik” (I am here) and embarked upon massive relief efforts in the affected areas.

Data Collection & Purpose

We collect the following information that you provide to us:

Contact Information: This includes your name, organization, address, phone number, and email address.

Payment Information: We may collect credit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing information to process transactions.

We may request contact information to facilitate periodic mailings and/or emails pertaining to specific fundraising events, appeals, and newsletters. Additionally, donation information is collected to effectively process transactions or payments through a designated third-party service provider.

When you subscribe to our email list, we may gather data through embedded images to track email openings and via specific URLs to identify actions taken, such as clicking links or signing petitions. These measures enable us to enhance our advocacy efforts, provide information on topics of interest, and simplify petition signing and survey participation for you.

Similar to standard practice on most websites, we may automatically receive and log information in our server records when you visit our site. This information may include your IP address, cookie details, browser and system types, and referring URLs. We utilize this data to assess and enhance the performance of our website. Additionally, we may access this information as needed to investigate issues or maintain the stability and security of our site.

Protection of User Information

We prioritize the protection of our users' information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, and destruction. Our safeguarding measures include: Encryption of credit card processing using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and adherence to PCI compliance standards.

Regular review and maintenance of our collection, storage, and processing practices, encompassing physical security measures, to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to our systems.

Limitation of access to personal information solely to employees, contractors, and agents with a genuine operational need, who are bound by stringent contractual confidentiality obligations. Failure to uphold these obligations may result in disciplinary action or termination.

Providing users with the option to voluntarily submit information about themselves, with the opportunity to specify consent for sharing such data with coalition partners or specific legislators. We do not share data with third parties unless explicit consent is provided by the user.

Additionally, to support our membership growth efforts, we may utilize your name and mailing address for blind exchanges with other nonprofit organizations. However, you have the choice to opt-out of this exchange by visiting our contact page and submitting a request.

How We Use Your Information

  • We may utilize your information for the following purposes:
  • Provision of requested websites and services, along with corresponding communication.
  • - Distribution of information regarding our programs, services, and other offerings.
  • - Maintenance, administration, and audit of website usage, including problem diagnosis and quality improvement.
  • - Handling of inquiries, complaints, feedback, and queries.
  • - Delivery of notices or our e-newsletter if you have subscribed to it.
  • - Processing of donations and communication concerning donations, including notification of future donation opportunities.
  • - Conducting statistical analysis and internal business activities such as identifying fundraising trends.
  • - Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations, including court orders and reporting requirements.
  • - Enforcement or application of agreements pertaining to users.
  • - Any other purposes disclosed at the time of information collection or with user consent.

Cookies & Website Performance

Cookies play a crucial role in enhancing website performance, storing user preferences, and gathering analytical data. These are small text files placed on your computer by visited websites, including local storage mechanisms within your web browser. We may deploy these cookies ourselves or through external service providers, provided they agree to our confidentiality and usage terms for third-party vendors.

Website performance cookies contribute to a seamless user experience by:

  • - Tracking the frequency and location of "breaking news" alerts or promotions.
  • - Simplifying form completion by pre-populating previously provided information.

Analytics

We utilize analytics tools, including cookies, to gain insights into user engagement on our website. This enables us to assess feature performance, develop improved content, and optimize user experiences. Analytics cookies furnish us with data such as:

  • - Total number of unique visitors.
  • - Ratio of new versus returning visitors.
  • - Frequency of website visits.
  • - Accessed content and interaction patterns with specific pages or features.

Moreover, clicking on links in emails, such as petition signatures, may generate cookies that help identify user actions.

Hosted Cookies & Collected Information

Our site connects to content hosted on various platforms. This includes links to social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and embedded media such as YouTube videos. When users interact with this content, providers may place cookies on their computers or access existing cookies from previous website visits.To understand how these content hosts handle collected data, please refer to their respective online privacy policies and guidance.

Personal Information

Saba Homes/Saba Trust values the trust you place in us and is committed to safeguarding your privacy. As the sole custodian of all information collected on this site, Saba Homes/Saba Trust adheres to strict principles regarding the use of such data. We do not engage in the sale of personal information belonging to our website users or offline donors.

We unequivocally declare that:

(a) **Protection of Donor Information:** Saba Homes/Saba Trust pledges not to sell, trade, or share a donor’s personal information with any external entities. Furthermore, we do not undertake donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.

(b) **Limited Information Sharing:** Personal information provided by donors is shared only with explicit consent from the individual. We ensure that such information is disclosed solely for the purposes expressly agreed upon by the donor and the charity.

The personal information you provide, including but not limited to your name, postal address, email address, contact details, and credit card information, is treated with utmost confidentiality. This information is utilized exclusively to enhance your relationship with Saba Homes/Saba Trust and to keep you informed of relevant updates.

Mailing List Opt-Out:
Should you choose to be included in our mailing list for regular updates, we will utilize the personal information submitted via online or offline forms. However, if you prefer not to receive such mailings from Saba Homes/Saba Trust, you can opt out at any time by contacting us.

Email Subscription Opt-Out:
Similarly, if you opt to receive updates via email, we will use the email address provided through online forms. However, should you wish to discontinue receiving emails from Saba Homes/Saba Trust, you can easily unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time.

Anti-Spam Commitment::
Saba Homes/Saba Trust upholds stringent anti-spam practices in all email communications. Our emails include clear and simple unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each message. Additionally, we never share our email lists with third parties.

Note to Parents and Children

Saba Homes is concerned about the protection of online privacy for all our website users. We are particularly respectful of the privacy of our young users. We encourage parents to monitor their children’s use of the Internet and to help us protect their privacy by instructing them never to provide personal information on this website or any other without permission. We will never attempt to extract unnecessary information from you, regardless of age.

Saba Homes welcomes children to learn more about our organization and, where appropriate, participate in our volunteer activities. However, we encourage this to be done only with their parents’ knowledge and supervision.

Saba Homes does not knowingly solicit data from children, nor do we knowingly market to children.

How You Can Access or Correct Your Information
If you would like to request access to review, update or change the information you have supplied in any way, feel free to contact Saba Homes at any time. You can correct factual errors in your personally identifiable information by sending us a request that shows the error. We use this procedure to better safeguard your information. To protect your privacy and security, we will also take steps to verify your identity before providing information or making corrections.

Security Measures & Data Transmission

We've implemented physical, electronic, and managerial measures to safeguard collected information. These measures ensure data accuracy and protect against unauthorized access or misuse. Personally identifiable information, like names and addresses, is stored securely on servers inaccessible to the public. Additionally, all data transmitted to and from our website, including credit card numbers, is encrypted using industry-standard measures to enhance security.

For any updates, corrections, or modifications to your information or preferences, please feel free to contact us at info@sabatrust.org

We are proud to be reviewed and held accountable by these independent third-party organizations: