Privacy Policy

PAFA

Pakistani American Friendship Association
Website: https://pafaindy.org/
Last Updated: September 8, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the Pakistani American Friendship Association ("PAFA," "PAFA Indy," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit our website at https://pafaindy.org/, register for membership, make a donation, register for an event, or otherwise interact with our online forms.

1. Introduction

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our members, donors, event participants, and website visitors. This Policy describes our privacy practices and your choices regarding your information. By using our website or submitting information through our forms, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Contact information: name, email address, mobile/phone number, mailing address, city, state, and zip code;
  • Membership information: membership type selected and related account details;
  • Donation and payment information: donor name, email, optional phone number, donation amount and purpose, and recurring payment preferences (payment card details are collected and processed by our third-party payment platform, not stored directly by PAFA);
  • Event information: information you provide when registering for or paying for a PAFA event;
  • Communications: information you submit through our contact form (name, email, and message) or newsletter sign-up; and
  • Technical information: standard information collected automatically when you visit our website, such as browser type and general usage data (see "Cookies and Analytics" below).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and manage your membership registration and account;
  • Process donations and other payments, including recurring payments;
  • Register you for and communicate with you about PAFA events;
  • Send you email newsletters, announcements, and updates you have requested or consented to receive;
  • Send you SMS/MMS text messages if you have opted in to receive them;
  • Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form;
  • Maintain, operate, and improve our website and services; and
  • Comply with applicable legal and recordkeeping obligations.

4. Membership and Registration Information

When you register for membership, we collect the information you submit through our online registration form, including your name, email address, mobile number, and address. This information is used to create and manage your membership account, communicate with you as a member, and process your membership fee. Membership registration is handled through a third-party online forms platform linked from our website.

5. Donations and Payments

When you make a donation or other payment through our website, your payment card information is collected and processed directly by our third-party payment processing platform; PAFA does not store your full payment card details. We retain records of your donation (such as your name, email, amount, and date) for recordkeeping, acknowledgment, and reporting purposes.

6. Communications — Email and SMS/Text Messaging

If you provide your email address, we may use it to send you newsletters, announcements, and event updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email.

If you affirmatively opt in to SMS/MMS communications during registration, we (through a third-party SMS/text-messaging platform provider) may send you text messages about announcements, event information, registration updates, and reminders. Message frequency varies, and message and data rates may apply. You may reply STOP at any time to stop receiving messages, or HELP for assistance. Your mobile number and SMS opt-in status are used only for this purpose and are not sold to third parties.

7. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Third-party service providers who process forms, payments, and SMS/email communications on our behalf, solely to provide those services to PAFA;
  • Professional advisors (such as accountants) as needed for recordkeeping and compliance; and
  • Government authorities or other parties, where required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of PAFA, our members, or others.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate correctly and to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you;
  • Unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the link in each email;
  • Reply STOP to any SMS message to opt out of future text messages; and
  • Contact us using the information below with any privacy-related questions or requests.

We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and platforms, including our membership registration and donation forms. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent changes. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us: