Privacy Policy


This Privacy Policy applies to the http://sihs.org.pk/ website, any subdomains thereof, any widgets we offer, and any other websites or webpages we own or operate that include a link to this policy (all of which together are referred to as the "Website"). Although we provide shorter answers to privacy questions on the Website in order to be helpful, this Privacy Policy is the exclusive and authoritative source of our privacy practices.
Please keep in mind that this Privacy Policy does not apply to other websites, which may be accessible from the Website. External websites may have data collection, storage, and use practices and policies that differ materially from here.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we do so, we will notify you by posting the date of the last change or amendment at the top of this page. You agree that this method of notice is sufficient and that you will regularly check this Privacy Policy to see if updates or changes have
been made.

What types of information do you collect?

  1. Traffic Data. As is true of most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit our Website. This information includes:

    (i) IP addresses,
    (ii) domain servers,
    (iii) types of computers accessing the Website,
    (iv) types of web browsers used to access the Website, (v) referring/exit pages,
    (vi) data about usage patterns throughout the Website (e.g. click rates on different links etc.). Information of this type ("Traffic Data") is anonymous information that does not personally identify you but is helpful for us to improve the business performance and user experience of the Website.
  2. Personal Information. In order for you to make donations through the Website, register with the Website, purchase tickets or registrations through the Website, RSVP to free events posted on the Website, or take certain other actions on the Website (e.g. contacting us through forms, etc.) we require you to provide us with information that personally identifies you ("Personal Information").

    Personal Information includes the following types of data:

    1. 1. Contact Data such as name, mailing address, e-mail address, and BHT user-name, account number, and password
    2. 2. Financial Data such as your account or credit card number
    3. 3. Demographic Data such as your zip code, age, and gender
    4. 4. Company Data such as your business name, size, and business type
    5. 5. Activity Data such as your donation history, fundraising history, events attended, etc.

Is my personal information kept confidential?
Except as otherwise provided in this Privacy Policy, we will keep your Personal Information private and will not share it with other third parties unless such disclosure is necessary to:

(i) comply with a court order or other legal process,
(ii) to protect our rights or property, or
(iii) to enforce our Terms of Service.

Please keep in mind that while we take reasonable precautions to safeguard your Personal Information no amount of protection can guarantee its security.

How does BHT use my personal information?
We use your information in a variety of ways to help us run the Website. Here are some of the ways we use your information:

  • To send you receipts
  • To send you updates about the Website
  • To respond to customer service inquiries

Who has access to my credit card number?
We do not process any underlying payments facilitated by the Website; payments are processed by our partner Internet Payment Service Providers ("Payments Partner(s)"). Financial data you input to consummate a transaction is done on the Payment Partner(s) page which they encrypted using SSL technology. For recurring donations your Financial and Contact data is stored by a Payment Partner in accordance with industry standards. Only the Payment Partner has access to your credit card number. We do not have access to your credit card number. Data handled by a Payment Partner is subject to that Payments Partner's terms and privacy policy.

Who has access to my personal information (except for credit card #)?
We share your Personal information with other business partners who assist us in performing core services (such as hosting, data storage, and security) related to the operation of the Website. These business partners only use your Personal Information to perform these core services, which are necessary for the orderly operation of the Website.

Can children use this website?
Our Website is for a general audience and is not targeted towards children. Children under 13 years of age are prohibited from using the Website per our Terms of Service. If your child has used the Website and submitted Personal Information to us, please contact us and we will endeavor to remove that information from the Website and our database.