The One Billion Lives Foundation (regd. One Billion Literates Foundation) or OBLF places a high priority on protecting your privacy. This privacy policy demonstrates the our commitment to the privacy of our donors and website users. This policy explains what types of information is collected by the website, oblf.org, and how this information is used.
By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. Updates to this Policy will be communicated through our website or other appropriate channels.
Collection of Personally Identifiable Information
The Website collects personal information about you when you share a query, sign up to receive communication or register your interest as a potential volunteer, share content with anyone or make any donation. The data we gather comprises your name, address, email, phone numbers and other details. Our website may collect information about your visits to our website without you actively submitting such information. This information may be collected using various technologies, such as cookies, Internet tags, and web beacons. The Website may capture some of this information, such as the URL of the website you just visited, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, GPS location data, mobile phone service provider, details of operating system, the browser version your computer, etc. Such information collected by these technologies cannot be used to identity you without additional identifiable information. For details, please view our Cookie Policy.
Intended Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information to provide you with personalized service; to send e-mail alerts to you; to answer your requests; to process your contribution; etc. You may choose to opt out at any time, which will cease all communications from us. We may also use your information to track visitors to our website, help diagnose problems with our server, to administer www.oblf.org and for statistical metrics. Cookies let us take you to the information and features you’re particularly interested in. They also let us track your usage of www.oblf.org, so we know which parts of our sites are most popular. You can reject cookies or cancel them by instructing your Web browser accordingly.
Children’s Privacy
We follow a strict consent and assent process for any data collected from individuals under 18. We take appropriate verbal or written consent from the parent(s)/guardian(s) and assent from individuals under 18. This data and content is used for demonstrating our work in Education. For more details, please access our Child Safeguarding Policy.
We do not collect payment details or specific identifiers or markers from individuals under 18. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, contact us immediately.
Any personal information collected as above is not distributed, shared, rented or given to any third parties except for effective communication unless we are legally entitled or required to do so.
External Links & Third-Party Platforms
www.oblf.org includes links to external websites. These links do not fall under the www.oblf.org domain, and OBLF is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of external websites. Your use of any linked website is solely at your own discretion.
Retention of Personal Data
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or comply with legal obligations. After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
This Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Updates will be communicated via our website.