Privacy Policy

 

1. Introduction

At Shri Avahan Akhara Trust (“we”, “us”, “our”), we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with us through our official website:

By using this website, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

a) Personal Information (when voluntarily submitted):

  • Full Name

  • Email Address

  • Mobile Number

  • Postal Address

  • PAN (for tax exemptions)

  • Country and ID proof (for foreign donations)

  • Donation details and transaction references

b) Technical Information (collected automatically):

  • IP address

  • Browser type, device type, OS

  • Pages visited, date and time of access

  • Referring URLs and time spent on pages

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Acknowledge and process donations

  • Generate 80G/FCRA donation receipts

  • Share event invitations or Akhara updates (only with consent)

  • Respond to your questions or service requests

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Maintain legal and regulatory records

We do not use your data for profiling or advertising.

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your data. Information may be shared only:

  • With trusted payment processors (to process donations)

  • When legally required by regulatory authorities

  • With internal auditors for financial reporting

  • To enforce our terms or protect Akhara property

All third-party service providers are obligated to maintain confidentiality.

5. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security practices including:

  • SSL encryption for all data transmission

  • Secure payment gateways

  • Regular backups and monitoring

  • Limited and role-based access to sensitive data

Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. We recommend using strong passwords and avoiding public networks during donations.

6. Cookies

Our site may use cookies for session management, analytics, and basic personalization. Cookies do not collect personal details. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the data we hold about you

  • Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information

  • Withdraw consent for communications at any time

  • Request deletion of your personal information (unless legally required to retain it)

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

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. Parents or guardians may contact us to delete any data inadvertently collected.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please read their policies separately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect legal or operational changes. Any updates will be posted here with the effective date. Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions or requests related to your data or privacy, please contact:

Shri Avahan Akhara Trust

📧 Email: info@avahanakhra.com
🌐 Website: https://avahanakhara.com
📞 Phone: +91 9769999960