Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/28/2025

The Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg (BCH) is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our community members, donors, website visitors, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information. By interacting with us, including visiting our website (www.bcharrisburgpa.org), you agree to the practices described in this policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information, depending on your interaction with us:

a. Personal Information

  • Name, address, phone number, email address, and other contact information.

  • Donation-related details, such as payment information and donation amounts.

  • Information is provided through volunteer or membership applications.

b. Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type, device information, IP address, and other technical details are collected through cookies or analytics tools when you use our website.

c. Sensitive Information

BCH does not collect sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers, unless required for specific purposes (e.g., legal reporting or employment applications), and we take additional safeguards to protect such information.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to support the mission and operations of BCH. Specific uses include:

  • Communicating with donors, members, and stakeholders.

  • Processing and acknowledging donations or other transactions.

  • Sending newsletters, event updates, and organizational announcements.

  • Conducting surveys to improve our programs and services.

  • Fulfilling legal and regulatory requirements.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third parties for the following purposes:

  • Service Providers: Vendors who assist with payment processing, email marketing, or website hosting.

  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, such as responding to a subpoena or protecting against fraud.

  • Community Partnerships: In collaboration with trusted partners to improve services, we may share non-personal, aggregate information.

All third parties must adhere to confidentiality and privacy standards consistent with this Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience. These tools may collect non-personal information, such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on the website.

  • Browser type, operating system, and device details.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the website.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. This includes:

  • Secure payment processing through encrypted platforms.

  • Restricted access to personal information within our organization.

Regular security audits and monitoring of our website. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

The mission of the organization is to address health, educational, social, and cultural issues faced by Nepali Speaking Bhutanese Americans in central Pennsylvania.

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