Pradeepta Basati Welfare Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Donate online
• Register as a volunteer
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Contact us through forms or email
• Apply for internships or careers
• Register for health camps or programs

This information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party gateways)
• Date of birth (for specific programs)
• Occupation and interests (for volunteering)

Non-Personal Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website addresses

This information helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve your experience.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand site traffic patterns
• Improve website functionality

You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing Donations: To complete transactions and provide receipts (eligible for 80G tax exemption)
• Volunteer Coordination: To communicate about opportunities, schedules, and events
• Program Enrollment: To register beneficiaries for health camps, education programs, and welfare initiatives
• Responding to Inquiries: To answer your questions and provide information about our work
• Newsletter and Updates: To share impact stories, upcoming events, and foundation news (you may opt out anytime)
• Improving Our Services: To analyze website usage and enhance user experience
• Legal Compliance: To maintain records as required by Indian laws and regulations

3. Sharing Your Information

We value your trust and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing donations (e.g., Razorpay), or conducting our programs—provided they agree to keep your information confidential
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authority
• Protection of Rights: To protect the safety, rights, or property of our foundation, our staff, or the public
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for donation pages
• Restricted access to personal data
• Regular security reviews

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Retention of Information

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Donation records are maintained for financial audit and tax compliance purposes as required by Indian law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt out of receiving marketing communications
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@pradeeptabasati.org

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (partner hospitals, social media platforms, payment gateways, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our programs serve children, but our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: