Commitment to Your Privacy and Data Security
1. Introduction Sri Ram Sewa Trust, Ayodhya (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and use our services.
2. Information We Collect We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us. This may include:
- Personal Identity: Full Name, Date of Birth, and Gender.
- Contact Information: Email Address, Phone Number, and Mailing Address.
- Financial Information: Bank Account details or Credit/Debit card information (processed securely through authorized payment gateways).
- Statutory Information: PAN Card number (required for issuing 80G tax-exempt receipts as per Indian Law).
3. How We Use Your Information The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To process and acknowledge your donations.
- To issue official donation receipts and tax-exemption certificates.
- To send updates about our projects, newsletters, and upcoming events in Ayodhya.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
- To maintain internal records for audit and legal purposes.
4. Data Protection and Security We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information.
- Encryption: All sensitive financial transactions are processed through secure, encrypted payment gateways.
- Confidentiality: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to third parties.
- Restricted Access: Access to your personal data is limited to authorized personnel who are required to keep the information confidential.
5. Cookies and Tracking Our website may use “cookies” to enhance the user experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site, allowing us to improve navigation and content. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.
6. Disclosure to Third Parties We only share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and conducting our Trust’s activities (e.g., payment processors or email service providers), provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when required to comply with the law.
7. Your Rights You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Unsubscribe from our communication/mailing lists at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy Sri Ram Sewa Trust has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes. Your continued use of the site following the posting of changes will be deemed as your acceptance of those changes.
9. Contacting Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
- Email: srstayodhya@gmail.com
- Phone: +91 9565100400
- Address: Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India.