Privacy Policy - गुंजन वेलफेयर ट्रस्ट

Privacy Policy

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

Last Updated: October 09, 2026

01 Introduction

Welcome to गुंजन वेलफेयर ट्रस्ट. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our website.

In short: We collect only the information necessary to provide our services, we never sell your data to third parties, and we take strong measures to keep your information secure.

02 Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services. The information we collect falls into the following categories:

Personal Information

Name, email address, phone number, postal address — provided when you register, donate, or contact us.

Payment Information

Donation details, transaction IDs. Note: We do NOT store your card or banking details — they're handled by secure payment gateways.

Usage Data

IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent — collected automatically to help us understand how visitors use our site.

How We Collect Information

  • Directly from you — when you fill out forms, donate, or subscribe to newsletters.
  • Automatically — through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
  • From third parties — such as payment gateways or social media platforms (if you log in through them).

03 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes related to our mission and to serve you better:

  1. To process donations and issue receipts (including tax-exempt receipts).
  2. To communicate with you about our programs, events, and updates.
  3. To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  4. To improve our website, services, and user experience.
  5. To send you newsletters and marketing communications (only if you opted in).
  6. To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.
  7. To analyze website usage and trends to better understand our audience.

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your trust is more valuable to us than any financial gain.

04 Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Understand how you interact with our website.
  • Improve site performance and load times.
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations.
  • Measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

05 Information Sharing

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Payment Processors: To securely process your donations through trusted gateways like Razorpay, PayU, or Stripe.
  • Service Providers: Trusted vendors who help us operate our website, send emails, or analyze data.
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
  • Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred.

All third parties are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your data for the specific purposes we authorize.

06 Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it:

  • SSL Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted.
  • Secure Servers: Our servers are protected with firewalls, regular security audits, and monitoring.
  • Access Control: Only authorized personnel with legitimate business needs can access your data.
  • Password Protection: Admin accounts are protected with strong password policies.
  • Regular Backups: We maintain secure backups to prevent data loss.

While we strive to protect your data, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

07 Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Correct

Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information.

Right to Delete

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

Right to Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We'll respond to your request within 30 days.

08 Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information from our servers.

If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove it as quickly as possible.

09 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
  • Notify you by email (if you're subscribed).
  • Post a notice on our website homepage.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Privacy Team

We're here to help you with any privacy-related inquiries.