Your Privacy Matters To Us
Kiranjyoti Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, make a donation, subscribe to updates, register for an event, volunteer, or contact us.
Information We Collect
Information We May Collect
We may collect personal information when you voluntarily interact with our website or services, including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
- Donation-related information
- Volunteer registration details
- Event registration information
- Newsletter subscription details
- Messages submitted through contact forms
- Basic technical information such as browser type, device type, and IP address
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services, communicate with you, and improve our website.
How We Use Your Information
How Your Information Helps Us
Kiranjyoti Foundation may use your information to:
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Provide donation receipts where applicable
- Respond to questions and enquiries
- Manage volunteer registrations
- Communicate event details and updates
- Send newsletters and campaign updates
- Maintain supporter and donor records
- Improve our programs and website experience
- Prevent misuse, fraud, and security issues
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We do not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to our activities without appropriate consent.
Donations & Payment Information
Secure Donation Processing
When you make an online donation, payment information may be processed through trusted third-party payment gateways.
Kiranjyoti Foundation does not normally store sensitive card details such as your complete debit card number, credit card number, CVV, or banking credentials on its servers.
Payment transactions are subject to the privacy policies and security standards of the respective payment service provider.
Cookies & Website Analytics
Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, understand website usage, remember preferences, and monitor website performance.
Cookies may help us understand:
- Which pages are visited
- How visitors navigate the website
- Device and browser information
- General website engagement
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Sharing of Information
When We May Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Your information may only be shared with trusted service providers when necessary for services such as:
- Payment processing
- Email communication
- Website hosting
- Analytics
- Event management
- Technical support
We may also disclose information if required by law, regulatory authorities, or valid legal proceedings.
Data Security
Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, loss, or disclosure.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Rights & Choices
Your Choices
You may contact us to:
- Update your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information where legally permissible
- Unsubscribe from newsletters or promotional updates
- Ask how your personal information is being used
Newsletter emails may also contain an unsubscribe option.
Third-Party Links
External Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites or third-party services.
Kiranjyoti Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, accuracy, or content of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Information Relating To Children
Some of our programs may support children and young people.
We take additional care when handling information relating to minors and aim to collect only information necessary for legitimate program, consent, safeguarding, or administrative purposes.
Where required, appropriate consent should be obtained from a parent, guardian, school, institution, or authorized representative.
Policy Updates
Changes To This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or organizational activities.
Any updates will be published on this page along with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
Questions About Your Privacy?
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us.