Idhayangal Charitable Trust (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of every visitor, donor, volunteer, and supporter who interacts with our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our website:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Postal Address
- Donation Details
- PAN Number or ID proof. (where applicable for tax benefits).
- Volunteer or CSR Partnership Information
- Any information submitted through contact forms
We may also collect non-personal information such as your browser type, device information, IP address, and website usage statistics through cookies and analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Process donations securely.
- Issue donation acknowledgements and tax certificates where applicable.
- Respond to enquiries and support requests.
- Manage volunteer registrations and CSR partnership requests.
- Improve our website and services.
- Share updates about our programs, events, and initiatives (only where permitted).
Payment Security
Online donations are processed through secure third-party payment gateways such as Razorpay and/or PayPal. We do not store your payment card or banking information on our website.
Data Protection
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and enhance website performance. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to external websites or use third-party services such as payment gateways, Google Analytics, YouTube, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external services.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact details provided on our website.