Privacy Policy
Maa Puspa Manav Vikash Foundation (Section 8 Company)
Maa Puspa Manav Vikash Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with Indian laws and best practices for non-profit organizations.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
- PAN (for 80G receipts)
- Donation details
- Volunteer registration details
1.2 Payment Information
Donation/payment details are processed securely through authorized payment gateways.
We do not store your card, UPI, or bank details on our servers.
1.3 Website Usage Data
- IP address
- Device information
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
Used only for website improvement and analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for:
- Issuing 80G donation receipts
- Communicating updates, campaigns, or acknowledgments
- Responding to queries or support requests
- Facilitating volunteer registrations
- Complying with legal, audit, or regulatory requirements
- Improving user experience and website performance
We never sell, trade, or rent personal information.
3. How We Protect Your Data
We maintain strict security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted data transmission
- Secure payment gateways
- Limited internal access to sensitive records
- Regular audits and compliance reviews
However, no online platform is completely risk-free. We strive to apply best possible safeguards.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share information only under the following circumstances:
- With authorized auditors or government authorities for legal compliance
- With payment processors for completing donations
- With internal staff/volunteers on a strict need-to-know basis
We never share donor or beneficiary data with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and improve performance.
Users may disable cookies through browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.
6. Donation-Related Data
- Donation records are maintained for statutory compliance.
- PAN and address may be required for issuing 80G receipts.
- Donors will receive communication related to their contributions unless they opt out.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children below 18 years without consent from parents/guardians.
Any unintentional data collected will be removed upon request.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
9. Data Retention
We retain donor and volunteer information only as long as necessary for:
- Legal compliance
- Audit purposes
- Program reporting
- Operational requirements
After this, data may be securely archived or deleted.
10. Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Ask for deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
- Opt out of communication
You can contact us anytime for privacy-related requests.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes.
The updated policy will be posted on our website with a revised date.
12. Contact Information
For any concerns or requests regarding your privacy, please contact:
📧 support@puspa.org
📞 8287814009
🌐 www.puspa.org
