Privacy Policy
How Sankara Healthcare Foundation collects, uses, and protects your information.
Last updated: 2025
1. Introduction
Sankara Healthcare Foundation, Inc. ("Sankara," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.giftofhealth.us and associated digital services including the Medha application (available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, developed by Precision Software Development, Inc.) and the volunteer management portal at volunteer.giftofhealth.us.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personally identifiable information (PII) in connection with these services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Donation Information: Transaction records (processed via secure third-party payment processors; we do not store payment card data)
- Volunteer Information: Volunteer hours, program participation, award applications
- Medha App: Student registration details, program participation records, parent/guardian contact information
- Website Usage: Pages visited, browser type, IP address (via analytics tools)
3. How We Use Your Information
- To process donations and provide tax receipts
- To manage volunteer registrations and track service hours
- To communicate program updates, events, and newsletters (with your consent)
- To operate and improve the Medha application and volunteer portal
- To comply with legal obligations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Payment processors to complete donations (PCI-DSS compliant)
- Service providers who assist in operating our digital platforms
- Legal authorities if required by law
5. Medha Application (Google Play & Apple App Store)
The Medha app, developed by Precision Software Development, Inc. on behalf of Sankara Healthcare Foundation, collects information necessary to support enrolled students and their families. Data collected within the app is used solely for program management and is not shared with third parties beyond what is necessary to operate the service.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Our website and services are hosted on Cloudflare infrastructure with encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest.
7. Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at info@giftofhealth.us.
8. Cookies
Our website uses minimal cookies necessary for operation. We do not use advertising tracking cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
9. Contact Us
For privacy questions or concerns, contact:
Sankara Healthcare Foundation, Inc.
21 Stratton Way, Northborough, MA 01532
info@giftofhealth.us