Privacy Policy

We may collect information you choose to provide when you contact us, register for an event, apply for a volunteer or career opportunity, enroll in a course, make a donation, or submit content through the website. This may include your name, email address, phone number, organization, and information included in your message.

We may also collect limited technical information, such as your browser type, device information, approximate location, and pages visited. This helps us keep the website secure and improve its performance.

Combine Foundation uses information to respond to enquiries, process donations, administer programs and events, communicate important updates, evaluate applications, provide requested services, and improve our website and initiatives.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only when necessary to provide a requested service, comply with the law, protect our rights, or support the safe operation of the website.

Payment details are handled by the relevant payment provider. Combine Foundation does not intentionally store complete card numbers or payment authentication details on this website. Payment providers may process information under their own privacy policies and terms.

The website may use essential cookies or similar technologies to maintain functionality, security, and preferences. We also use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to help us analyze how visitors use the website. The information generated by these technologies (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers that may be located outside of Pakistan, and will be subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, although disabling some cookies may affect functionality. Google provides a browser add-on that allows you to opt out of Google Analytics across all websites: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

We use Firebase, a suite of cloud services provided by Google LLC, as a technology provider for parts of our website and applications. Specifically, we use Firebase Firestore — a NoSQL cloud database — to store and retrieve certain information such as submitted contact inquiries, donation records, and blog comments. This data is stored on servers located outside of Pakistan and is governed by Firebase's privacy and security practices.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information stored in Firebase Firestore. Access is restricted to authorized personnel and automated systems that need it to provide our services. All data transmitted to and from Firebase is encrypted in transit using industry-standard protocols (HTTPS/TLS).

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain records, or to meet legal and operational requirements. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, but no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You may ask us to confirm, correct, update, or delete personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements. You may also opt out of non-essential communications by using the unsubscribe option in the message or contacting us directly.

Our website is intended for a general audience. The minimum age for using our services is 5 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 5 without verified parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can review and remove it where appropriate.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal obligations. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.