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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01.01.2026

Wadaan Development Organisation (WDO) is committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and personal information of all visitors, donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, and community members who interact with us through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose your information in accordance with the applicable laws of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Wadaan Development Organisation is a voluntary, non-profit, community-based organisation working in Village Council Shagai, Union Council Kahi, Tehsil Jehangira, District Nowshera, KP, Pakistan.
We operate strictly for welfare, education, healthcare, and community development purposes.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary for legitimate organisational purposes. This may include:

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

  • Full name
  • Contact number
  • Email address
  • CNIC number (optional and only when required)
  • Address or village/union council information
  • Volunteer or membership registration details
  • Donation details (excluding sensitive payment data)
  • Messages or inquiries submitted via forms

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Device and browser details
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring links

This information is used only for security, analytics, and site improvement.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect data for the following reasons:

  • Processing donations and issuing receipts
  • Registering volunteers, members, and beneficiaries
  • Responding to inquiries and requests
  • Sharing updates, reports, and organisational activities
  • Maintaining accurate records for legal and audit purposes
  • Improving website performance and user experience
  • Ensuring security and preventing misuse
  • We do not use personal information for commercial or political purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Our data collection and processing practices comply with:

  • PECA 2016 – Section 38 (data confidentiality)
  • Societies Registration Act 1860 (as applicable)
  • KP Charities/NGO regulatory guidelines
  • Pakistan’s general principles of data protection and privacy
  • Your data is processed only with:
  • Your consent
  • A legitimate organisational need
  • Legal obligations (audit, compliance, recordkeeping)

5. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Contact you regarding your query or participation
  • Provide organisational updates and community notices
  • Maintain donor transparency and accounting records
  • Register you for volunteering activities
  • Verify your identity when necessary
  • Improve communications and service delivery
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities

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

6. Donation & Financial Data Protection

WDO ensures the safeguarding of all donation-related information.
Payment card numbers and bank account data are not stored on our servers.
Where third-party payment services are used, their security protocols apply.

Donation records (names, amounts, receipts) are maintained only for:

  • Transparency
  • Audit
  • Legal compliance
  • Communication with donors

 

 

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Save preferences
  • Analyse traffic and performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not function properly.

8. Sharing of Information

We may share information only in the following cases:

8.1 With Your Consent

When you give explicit permission (e.g., publishing your name as a donor).

8.2 With Regulatory Authorities

If required under KP charitable laws, audit requirements, or Pakistani legal mandates.

8.3 With Service Providers

Trusted third parties who help in:

  • Website hosting
  • Email delivery
  • Data analytics

These entities are bound by confidentiality obligations.

We do not share data with political groups, commercial companies, advertising agencies, or unrelated organisations.

9. Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures including:

  • Encrypted communication (where applicable)
  • Secure storage of electronic and physical records
  • Restricted access to personal data
  • Anti-virus and anti-intrusion monitoring
  • Regular audits and compliance checks

However, no system is 100% secure, and users share data at their own risk.

10. Data Retention Policy

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

  • Legal compliance
  • Organisational reporting
  • Audit and financial accountability
  • Volunteer or donor communication

After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

11. Your Rights (Under Pakistani Law)

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion where legally permitted
  • Withdraw consent for communication
  • Object to unnecessary data processing

Requests can be made through the contact information provided below.

12. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years without the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
If a child’s information is collected unintentionally, we will delete it upon request.

13. External Links Disclaimer

Our website may contain links to external websites.
WDO is not responsible for:

  • Content on third-party sites
  • Their privacy practices
  • Any damage resulting from their use

Visitors are encouraged to review external privacy policies independently.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

WDO reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time in response to:

  • Legal changes
  • Organisational updates
  • Security improvements

Updates will be posted on this page and become effective immediately.

15. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data access requests, please contact:

Wadaan Development Organisation (WDO)
Village Council Shagai,
Union Council Kahi,
Tehsil Jehangira,
District Nowshera,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Email: info @ wadaan . or . pk
Phone: +92 333 9022022
Postal Address: VC Shagai, UC Kahi, Tehsil Jehangira, District Nowshera, KP.

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