Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Gyaandeep Foundation collects various types of information to provide and improve our services:

Name, email address, phone number when you contact us or register for events Mailing address for donation receipts or event participation Payment information for donations (processed securely by payment processors)

Browser type and version for website optimization

IP address for security and analytics purposes

Pages visited and time spent on our website

We use collected information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our services

To process donations and send receipts

To communicate with you about our programs and events

To improve our website and user experience

To analyze usage patterns for program development

To prevent fraud and ensure security

To comply with legal obligations

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

With trusted service providers who assist our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

When required by law or to respond to legal process

To protect the rights and safety of our organization and others

With your explicit consent for specific purposes

We require all third parties to respect your privacy and handle your information in accordance with the law.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

Secure servers with restricted access

Encryption for sensitive data transmission

Regular security assessments

Staff training on data protection

While we strive to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will promptly notify you of any breaches as required by law.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., session cookies).

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website through tools like Google Analytics. This data is aggregated and anonymous.

Preference Cookies

Remember your choices (like language preference) for future visits.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold

Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information

Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions

Restriction: Request limitation of how we use your information

Objection: Object to certain processing activities

Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information at the top of this policy. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

We take the security of your financial information seriously:

All donations are processed through PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways

We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers

Payment processors provide secure encryption for all transactions

Donation receipts are issued for tax purposes where applicable

For recurring donations, you can update or cancel your donation at any time by contacting us.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note:

We do not control these external sites

This privacy policy does not apply to third-party sites

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit

We are not responsible for the content or practices of linked sites

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements:

We will post the updated policy with a new effective date

Material changes will be communicated through our website or email

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.