Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: June 29, 2026

1. Introduction

CYTE Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a non-profit charitable organization committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the information you provide to us.

By interacting with our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Personal Identification Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address

Financial Information

  • Donation amounts and history
  • Payment card details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
  • Bank account information (where applicable for recurring donations)
  • Tax receipt and gift acknowledgment

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • When you make a donation online or in person
  • When you register for an event, program, or newsletter
  • When you contact us via email, phone, or web forms
  • Through cookies and analytics tools on our website (non-personally identifiable)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and acknowledge your donations
  • Issue tax receipts and official charitable giving records
  • Communicate with you about our programs, campaigns, and impact
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Improve our services and donor experience

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) who assist us in operating our organization, under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental
  • Organizational Transfers: In the event of a merger, restructuring, or transfer of our charitable activities, your information may be transferred to the successor organization.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal and financial information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. These include:

  • Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
  • Secure storage of financial records
  • Limited staff access on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular review of our data security practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to contact us if you have concerns about data security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations (including charitable and tax record-keeping requirements), and resolve any disputes.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct: any inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

CYTE Foundation

Email: info@cytefoundation.com Phone: 0309 4443815

Address: Office #404-A 4th Floor, Haly Tower, Sector T DHA Phase 2, Lahore, 54000

This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 29, 2026.