At Shivnaad Foundation, we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

1. Who We Are

Shivnaad Foundation is a non-profit, non-political, and community-driven organisation dedicated to social upliftment, awareness, and empowerment through educational and cultural initiatives.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• PAN (for donations requiring tax exemption)

• Organisation name (if applicable)

b) Non-Personal Information

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited and time spent on our site

• Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process donations and send acknowledgements

• Issue 80G receipts (where applicable)

• Respond to your queries and messages

• Provide updates about our projects, campaigns, and newsletters (if you opt in)

• Improve our website and outreach strategies

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your data only with:

• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment gateways, mailing tools)

• Government agencies if required by law or for tax reporting

• Internal team members and volunteers for legitimate organisational functions (on a need-to-know basis)

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies allow us to:

• Understand user preferences

• Track site traffic and performance

• Personalise user experience

You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure servers

• SSL encryption on donation/payment pages

• Access control and periodic audits

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information

• Opt-out of our emails or newsletters

• Request a copy of the data we hold about you

To make a request, email us at [contact@shivnaad.org].

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., partner NGOs, social media). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.