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1. Introduction
Lokchetna for Humanity Welfare Foundation (“Foundation”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with us, including donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, and website users (“you”, “your”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with applicable laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).
2. Applicability
This Policy applies to:
• Visitors of our website (www.lokchetnango.org)
• Donors and contributors
• Volunteers and participants
• Individuals engaging with our programs (including “Make A Day Special”)
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Personal Information
We may collect:
• Full Name
• Mobile Number
• Email Address
• Postal Address
• Identity details (if required for compliance or legal purposes)
3.2 Financial & Transaction Information
• Donation amount
• Transaction ID / reference number
• Payment status
⚠️Important: We do NOT store sensitive financial data such as card numbers, CVV, or UPI PIN. All payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways.
3.3 Technical & Usage Data
• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and interaction data
• Cookies and analytics data
4. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your data strictly for lawful and legitimate purposes, including:
• Processing donations and issuing receipts
• Providing tax-related documentation (e.g., 80G)
• Communication and updates
• Managing programs and activities
• Legal, regulatory, and audit compliance
• Fraud detection and prevention
• Improving website functionality and user experience
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
• Your explicit consent
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests of the Foundation (non-profit operations, transparency, and accountability)
6. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may disclose your data only under the following circumstances:
• To trusted payment gateway providers for transaction processing
• To government authorities, regulators, or law enforcement (when required by law)
• To service providers (IT, hosting, communication) under strict confidentiality obligations
🚫 We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.
7. Data Retention
• Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the stated purposes
• Financial and donation records are retained as per statutory requirements
• Data may be anonymized or securely deleted after its purpose is fulfilled
8. Data Security Measures
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including:
• Secure hosting and encryption (where applicable)
• Access control and authorization
• Regular monitoring and security checks
However, no system is completely secure, and data transmission is at your own risk.
9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to:
• Improve user experience
• Analyze traffic and behavior
• Remember user preferences
Users may control or disable cookies via browser settings.
10. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Restrict or object to processing
Requests can be made through our official contact details.
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental or guardian consent.
If such data is identified, it will be promptly deleted.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
13. Cross-Border Data Transfer
If any data is processed outside India (e.g., cloud services), we ensure reasonable safeguards and compliance measures are in place.
14. Data Breach Management
In the event of a data breach, we shall:
• Take immediate steps to contain and investigate
• Notify authorities where required under law
• Take corrective actions to prevent recurrence
15. Limitation of Liability
The Foundation shall not be liable for:
• Unauthorized access beyond its control
• Loss caused due to user negligence (e.g., sharing personal details publicly)
16. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Updated versions shall be effective immediately upon publication on the website.
17. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This Policy shall be governed by the laws of India.
Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts.
18. Contact Information
📧 Email: info@lokchetnango.org
🌐 Website: www.lokchetnango.org
⚖️ Mandatory Consent Line (Add on Forms)
“I hereby consent to the collection, use, and processing of my personal data in accordance with the Privacy Policy.”