Rugan Aadhar Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information from you in various ways, including when you visit our site, make a donation, fill out a form, or interact with our services.

  • Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details when making a donation or signing up for updates.
  • Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable information such as browser type, device type, and pages visited on our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process donations and send confirmation receipts.
  • Improve our website and services based on user feedback.
  • Respond to inquiries, questions, or requests.
  • Provide updates about our campaigns, events, or activities.
  • Ensure compliance with our Terms and Conditions.

Email Communications: By providing your email, you consent to receive communications related to our organization, including newsletters and fundraising appeals. You can opt out of these communications at any time.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We adopt robust security measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. This includes secure servers and encrypted connections (SSL) for handling sensitive information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Trusted Partners: Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, as long as these parties agree to keep your information confidential.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or to protect our rights or the safety of our users.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use “cookies” to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us understand your preferences and optimize your experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit some features of our site.

We may also use third-party tracking technologies (like Google Analytics) to collect information about your online behavior. This data is used to analyze website traffic and improve our services.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Opt-out of receiving our marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

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 effective date. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.