Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information that is automatically collected when you interact with our services.

Personal information you give us

• Full name, email address, postal address, phone number.
• Donation details, billing address, and transaction records when you make contributions.
• Volunteer or membership application details (skills, availability, references) when you register.

Information we collect automatically

• Device and browser information, IP address, pages visited, referring URLs, and usage patterns.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see "Cookies & Tracking").

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our programs, website, and services.
• To process donations, send receipts, and manage financial records.
• To communicate news, updates, event invitations, and marketing (with your consent where required).
• To respond to inquiries, applications, or requests you submit.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and property.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (where applicable)

Where relevant laws apply (for example, the GDPR for EU residents), we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process personal data: consent, contract performance, legal compliance, and our legitimate interests (e.g., to operate and improve our services).

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who perform services on our behalf (payment processors, email delivery, hosting providers).
• Professional advisors (accountants, legal advisers) when necessary.
• Government, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities when required by law.

5. Payment & Donation Processing

Donations made on our site are processed through third-party payment processors. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers. Please review the privacy and security policies of the payment processor used during your donation.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize content, analyze site traffic, and enhance user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may limit certain features.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations, or to resolve disputes. For example, donation records are retained for accounting and tax purposes in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

9. International Transfers

Information collected may be stored and processed in India or in other countries where our service providers operate. When personal data is transferred across borders, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us and we will delete it subject to applicable law.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, update, restrict processing of, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to data portability and to withdraw consent where relied upon. To exercise any rights, contact us at the address below.

12. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

13. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or want to exercise your rights, contact:

Jay Bhavani Foundation
Website: jaybhavanifoundation.org
Email: info@jaybhavanifoundation.org