Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Effective Date: 17 March 2025

Yatimkhana and Darul Ulum Education Sanstha ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the applicable laws in India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and its associated rules.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, contact details (email, phone number, address), date of birth, Aadhaar number (if required for compliance), and other identifiers.
Financial Information: Bank account details, UPI ID, or credit/debit card information for donation purposes.
Volunteer and Beneficiary Data: Skills, availability, background details, and program participation history.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and website usage statistics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

To process and acknowledge donations.
To maintain donor, volunteer, and beneficiary records.
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
To improve our services and website experience.
To communicate updates, newsletters, and fundraising appeals (with consent)

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to others. However, we may share information with:

Regulatory authorities, if required by law.
Payment processors to facilitate donations securely.
Partner organizations involved in joint projects, with prior consent.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet-based transmission is 100% secure, and we encourage safe online practices.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Your Rights

Under Indian data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access and correct your personal information.
Withdraw consent for communications.
Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted on our website with the effective date.

9. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:

Yatimkhana and Darul Ulum Education Sanstha
Nagthane, Satara