Privacy Policy

Through structured mission themes, the Movement addresses:

Introduction

The Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement (“BC&BC”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us by individuals, partners, donors, volunteers, members, and stakeholders worldwide.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose personal data in accordance with applicable laws, international humanitarian standards, and ethical governance principles.

Scope of Application

This Privacy Policy applies to:

Visitors to our website
Members, volunteers, officers, and affiliates
Donors and partners
Applicants, beneficiaries, and representatives
Communications via email, forms, social media, or official correspondence

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Identification Information

* Name, designation, organisation
* Email address, phone number, postal address
* Nationality and country of residence
* Identification details provided voluntarily for official purposes

Operational & Membership Information

* Membership records
* Appointment or authority documentation
* Training, certification, and role-related data

Financial & Donation Information

* Donation references and payment confirmations
* Banking details strictly for compliance, audit, and legal reporting (We do not store sensitive banking credentials beyond lawful necessity.)

Technical Information

* IP address, browser type, device information
* Website usage data (cookies, analytics)

Information We Collect

Personal data is collected and processed only for legitimate purposes, including:

* Humanitarian program administration
* Membership and volunteer management
* Donor communication and compliance
* Legal, audit, and regulatory obligations
* Internal governance and transparency
* Website functionality and security

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade personal data.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

* Consent provided by the individual
* Legal and regulatory obligations
* Legitimate humanitarian and organisational interests
* Contractual or membership relationships

Data Sharing & Disclosure

Personal data may be shared only when necessary with:

* Internal authorised offices and departments
* Auditors, legal advisors, and compliance authorities
* Banking institutions for lawful transactions
* Government or regulatory bodies when legally required
* United Nations or international partners where applicable

All disclosures are done under strict confidentiality and legal safeguards.

International Data Transfers

As an international humanitarian movement, data may be transferred across borders solely for operational, compliance, or coordination purposes, while ensuring appropriate data protection measures are in place.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards to protect personal data from:

* Unauthorised access
* Loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure

Rights of Individuals

Individuals have the right to:

* Request access to their personal data
* Request correction or update of inaccurate information
* Withdraw consent where applicable
* Request deletion subject to legal obligations
* Raise privacy-related concerns or complaints

Requests can be made via official contact channels.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

Users may disable cookies via browser settings.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement

📧 Email: commander@blue-cross.org.in
🌐 Website: www.blue-cross.org.in⁠
📍 Headquarters: New Delhi, India

Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is issued in good faith and is intended to comply with applicable data protection laws and humanitarian governance standards. It does not create contractual rights beyond legal obligations.

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