Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Asha Bhupender Charitable Trust (hereinafter "The Trust"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit www.ashabhupendertrust.org or engage with our charitable activities.

We adhere to the principles of data protection under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and other applicable Indian laws.

2. Information We Collect

To facilitate donations and comply with government regulations (specifically for Tax Exemptions), we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Tax-Related Information: Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Aadhar number (strictly for issuing Form 10BE and 80G donation receipts as mandated by the Income Tax Department of India).
• Payment Information: Credit/Debit card details or bank account info. Note: We do not store your full payment data on our servers. All transactions are processed through secure, PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment gateways.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and operating system collected via cookies to improve website performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used strictly for the following purposes:

• Donation Processing: To process your financial contributions and send acknowledgement receipts.
• Legal Compliance: To file returns with the Income Tax Department and issue tax exemption certificates to donors.
• Communication: To send you updates about our rehabilitation centers, animal welfare camps, and other trust activities (you may opt-out of these communications at any time).
• Record Keeping: To maintain internal records as required by the Trust Deed and Indian Trust Law.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your trust and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following limited circumstances:

• Government Authorities: We are legally required to share donor details (Name, Address, PAN) with the Income Tax Department of India for audit and tax exemption purposes.
• Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party service providers (such as payment gateways and email services) solely to facilitate Trust operations. They are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by court order or law enforcement agencies.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files placed on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, some parts of the website may not function properly.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., partner NGOs, government portals). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

8. Your Rights

As a user/donor, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of any incorrect or incomplete data.
• Withdraw your consent for marketing/newsletter communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Asha Bhupender Charitable Trust has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the top of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at: