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Vaaradhi Trust

Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

Your data

How we collect, use, and protect information

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to keep it secure. By using our website at vaaradhi.org.in, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

01

Information we collect

We collect two categories of information when you use our website.

1.1 Personal information

When you use our services or make a donation, we collect personal details such as:

  • Full name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • PAN number
  • Address
  • Donation amount and payment method

1.2 Non-personal information

We also collect information that improves your browsing experience without directly identifying you:

  • IP address
  • Device type (smartphone, tablet, or desktop)
  • Browser information
  • Referral and exit pages
  • Interaction with web pages
02

How we use your information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Processing donations: to issue receipts and complete your donation.
  • Communication: to keep you informed about our campaigns, updates, and mission.
  • Improving user experience: to enhance website content and navigation based on your preferences.
  • Legal compliance: to meet our policy and legal obligations.
03

Data security

Safeguarding your personal information is a top priority for us. We use industry-standard encryption and security practices to keep your data safe.

04

How we share your information

We do not rent, trade, or sell your personal information. We may share it only with trusted partners to process donations and meet legal requirements:

  • Payment processors, such as PayPal or Razorpay, to securely process donations.
  • Legal authorities, where required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
05

Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve the functionality and performance of our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us personalize your experience.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may limit access to certain features of our website.

06

Your rights

If you are located in the EU, you have the following rights under the GDPR regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access: request a copy of your personal information.
  • Right to rectification: correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure: request deletion of your personal information.
  • Right to restrict processing: limit how your information is used.
  • Right to data portability: request your data in a structured format.
  • Right to object: object to processing of your data for marketing or other purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at contact@vaaradhi.org.in.

07

Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy. Once it is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

09

Children’s privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of eighteen. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take prompt steps to delete it.

10

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page along with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.