{"id":3797,"date":"2026-07-09T07:13:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T07:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neatedc.org\/?page_id=3797"},"modified":"2026-07-09T08:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:17:01","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.neatedc.org\/?page_id=3797","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newlife Educational Aid Trust Charity No 1145464 (NEAT SL) &#8211; Partnership &#8211; with Educational Development Consortium ( Non Profit Making charitable Organisation) Sri Lanks and United kingdom is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, participate in our programmes, make a donation, or communicate with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who We Are<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NEAT EDC is a non-profit educational organisation dedicated to improving education in Sri Lanka, with a particular focus on preschool education, teacher development, STEM education, and community learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Information We Collect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may collect personal information including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postal address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organisation or school name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional information (for teachers and trainers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donation information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication preferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also collect limited technical information such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Device information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website usage statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do <strong>not<\/strong> store your credit or debit card details. Payments are securely processed by trusted third-party payment providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How We Use Your Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your information may be used to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register you for courses, workshops, and events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process donations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respond to enquiries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issue certificates and training records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve our educational services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain website security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet legal and regulatory requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sharing Your Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We respect your privacy and <strong>do not sell or rent your personal information<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may share information only when necessary with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Educational partners and universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure payment providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT and website service providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government or regulatory authorities where legally required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional advisers and auditors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All third parties are required to keep your information secure and confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cookies help us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remember your preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve website performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how visitors use our website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Data Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secure (SSL) encrypted connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Password-protected systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restricted staff access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular security updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure backups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staff confidentiality obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While we strive to protect your information, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Children&#8217;s Privacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an organisation working in education, we take children&#8217;s privacy seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where personal information relating to children is collected, it is done only with appropriate parental, guardian, or authorised school consent where required by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Rights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Request access to your personal information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request correction of inaccurate information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request deletion of your data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw your consent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restrict or object to certain processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request a copy of your personal data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Data Retention<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When no longer required, information is securely deleted or destroyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Third-Party Websites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Changes to This Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NEAT EDC (Education Development Consortium)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> sivapari@hotmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Website:<\/strong> www.neatedc.org&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Data Protection Policy (Website Version)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Commitment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NEAT EDC is committed to protecting all personal information entrusted to us by our supporters, teachers, students, volunteers, donors, and partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We process personal data responsibly, fairly, transparently, and securely in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Sri Lanka Personal Data Protection Act, No. 9 of 2022, and, where applicable, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We are committed to:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collecting only the information we genuinely need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using personal information only for legitimate educational and organisational purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping personal information accurate and up to date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protecting information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never selling or trading personal information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respecting the privacy rights of all individuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring staff and volunteers understand their responsibilities for protecting personal data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewing our security practices regularly to maintain a high standard of data protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reporting Concerns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe your personal information has been mishandled or have concerns about how we process your data, please contact us at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Email:<\/strong>sivapari@hotmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will investigate all concerns promptly and respond as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Newlife Educational Aid Trust Charity No 1145464 (NEAT SL) &#8211; Partnership &#8211; with Educational Development Consortium ( Non Profit Making charitable Organisation) Sri Lanks and United kingdom is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. 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