1. Introduction

Ram Kinkar Shahi Memorial Foundation respects the privacy of individuals who visit, interact with or use our website and services.

This Privacy Policy explains how the Foundation may collect, use, store and protect personal information provided by visitors, donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, members and other individuals who interact with us.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with the Foundation, we may collect certain information, including:

• Name
• Mobile number
• Email address
• Postal or communication address
• PAN details, where required for applicable purposes
• Donation and transaction details
• Payment reference or transaction ID
• Volunteer or membership information
• Information submitted through forms on our website
• Other information voluntarily provided by you

3. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our hosting provider, analytics tools or other website technologies.

Such information may include IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, approximate location and website usage information.

This information may be used to maintain website security, improve website performance and understand general visitor usage patterns.

4. How We Use Your Information

The Foundation may use collected information for legitimate organizational, administrative and charitable purposes, including:

• Processing and acknowledging donations.
• Issuing donation receipts.
• Responding to enquiries and requests.
• Managing volunteers and members.
• Communicating with donors and supporters.
• Maintaining financial and statutory records.
• Complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Improving our website and services.
• Preventing fraud, misuse or unauthorized activities.
• Managing charitable programs and activities.

5. Donation and Payment Information

If you make a donation through our website or any payment facility provided by us, certain information may be collected for processing and accounting purposes.

Payments may be processed through banks, payment gateways or other authorized payment service providers.

Payment-related information may be processed directly by the relevant bank or authorized payment service provider in accordance with their respective terms and privacy policies.

6. Donor Information

Donor information may be collected for the purpose of issuing receipts, maintaining financial records, statutory compliance and communicating with donors.

The Foundation may request additional information where required for accounting, audit, tax or regulatory purposes.

Donors may contact the Foundation if they wish to correct inaccurate personal information provided by them.

7. Sharing of Information

The Foundation does not knowingly sell or rent personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

Information may be shared with authorized third parties where reasonably necessary for legitimate purposes, including:

• Payment gateways and banking partners.
• Technology and hosting service providers.
• Professional advisors, auditors and consultants.
• Government authorities and regulatory bodies, where legally required.
• Service providers assisting the Foundation in its operations.

Such sharing shall be limited to information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose, subject to applicable laws and contractual obligations where appropriate.

8. Data Security

The Foundation takes reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience, maintain website functionality and understand website usage.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, payment gateways or other external services.

The Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of such third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

The Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information from children through its website for purposes unrelated to its legitimate charitable activities.

Where information relating to children is required for a charitable program or activity, such information shall be handled responsibly and subject to applicable laws and appropriate safeguards.

12. Data Retention

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, maintain records, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, resolve disputes and enforce applicable agreements.

13. Your Rights and Requests

Subject to applicable laws, you may contact the Foundation to request information regarding personal data held by us or to request correction of inaccurate information.

Any such request may be subject to reasonable verification of the identity of the requester and applicable legal requirements.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

The Foundation may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements or organizational needs.

Any updated version of this Privacy Policy shall be published on this page with the revised effective date.

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