Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

1. Introduction

Anand Kanan Sankalp Sewa Trust ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, website visitors, and all individuals who interact with our organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address when you register, donate, or contact us.
• Payment Information: Transaction details processed securely through Razorpay. We do not store credit/debit card details.
• Volunteer Data: Skills, availability, city, and preferred program areas when you register as a volunteer.
• Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent — collected automatically for analytics improvement.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To process donations and issue 80G tax exemption receipts
• To communicate about our programs, events, and campaigns
• To onboard and manage volunteers
• To improve our website and user experience
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only with:

• Payment processors (Razorpay) for donation processing
• Government authorities when required by law (e.g., 80G compliance)
• Service providers who assist in website maintenance (bound by confidentiality agreements)

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, secure server infrastructure, and access controls to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data we hold
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

8. Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries or requests, please contact: