1. Introduction

Saba Center ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, donors, volunteers, and all individuals who interact with us. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Sign up as a member or volunteer
  • Make a donation
  • Register for events or programs
  • Subscribe to our newsletters or mailing lists
  • Communicate with us through email, phone, or our website

The types of personal information we collect may include:

  • Name
  • Contact information (e.g., email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Payment information (for donations or event registrations)
  • Demographic information (e.g., age, gender, location)
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

  • Process memberships, donations, and event registrations
  • Communicate with you about our programs, events, and initiatives
  • Send newsletters and updates about our work
  • Improve our services and outreach efforts
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We value your privacy and will not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist us in operating our organization (e.g., payment processors, mailing services), and only to the extent necessary for them to provide these services
  • When required by law or in response to a legal request (e.g., a subpoena, court order)
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, our members, or others

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption, firewalls, and secure servers, to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and review the personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections to any inaccurate or outdated information

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

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and indicating the effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at admin@sabacenter.org, or through sabacenter.org/contact-us.

9. Acceptance of This Policy

By becoming a member, making a donation, or otherwise engaging with our organization, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

How the member portal handles your data

  • Card details are handled entirely by Stripe (or PayPal for one-time donations) and never reach Saba Center's systems. We store only the identifiers needed to reconcile your payments and show you your history.
  • You can export the data we hold about you, and request deletion, from your member dashboard. Financial records that must be retained for accounting purposes are kept; deletion requests are fulfilled by anonymising your personal details.
  • Text and WhatsApp messages are sent only with your separate, explicit consent for each channel, which you can withdraw at any time under Profile and preferences.
  • Children enrolled in programmes are recorded by name and age only. Household members are recorded by name and year of birth only.