PRIVACY POLICY

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Postal Address
• Donation Information
• Payment Details (processed securely through third-party payment gateways)
• Information submitted through contact forms, event registrations, volunteer applications, or surveys

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect certain information about your visit, including:

• IP Address
• Browser Type
• Device Information
• Pages Visited
• Date and Time of Access
• Website Usage Statistics

This information helps us improve our website and services.

2. Why We Collect Information

We collect information to:

• Process donations and issue receipts
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Manage volunteer and beneficiary programs
• Provide updates regarding our activities and initiatives
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Maintain organizational records

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Process and acknowledge donations
• Send donation receipts and confirmations
• Communicate important updates about our projects and campaigns
• Respond to your requests and inquiries
• Improve our services and website functionality
• Conduct internal analysis and reporting
• Meet legal, financial, and compliance requirements

Where you have provided consent, we may also send newsletters, event updates, fundraising appeals, and information about our activities. You may opt out of promotional communications at any time.

4. Protection and Security of Information

AkhandJyoti Foundation takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss or theft
• Alteration
• Disclosure
• Destruction

All online transactions are processed through secure payment gateways using industry-standard encryption technologies.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Information may be shared only in the following circumstances:

• With authorized service providers assisting us in operations
• With payment processing partners for donation transactions
• When required by law, regulation, court order, or government authority
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of AkhandJyoti Foundation or others

All third-party partners are expected to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

6. Accessing and Updating Your Information

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Update your contact details
• Withdraw consent for communications
• Request deletion of information where legally permissible

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Cookies Policy

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience.

Cookies help us:

• Understand website usage patterns
• Improve website functionality
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website performance

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. You may modify your browser settings to decline cookies if preferred. However, certain website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. AkhandJyoti Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
• Maintain financial and donation records
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

AkhandJyoti Foundation reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

We welcome your comments, questions, and feedback regarding privacy and data protection.