1. Introduction Purvanchal Gramin Vikas Sansthan (“PGVS”, “we”,“our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors,volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard your data. By using our website and donation services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number,postal address, and PAN (Permanent Account Number). This data is mandatory for processing donations and issuing valid 80G tax exemption certificates as per the Income Tax Act of India.
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Payment Information: When you donate, financial details (Credit/Debit card, UPI, Net Banking) are processed directly by our secure payment gateway partner, Razorpay. PGVS does not store or have access to your full card details or banking passwords.
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system,and browsing behavior on our site (via cookies) to improve user experience.
3. Use of Information We use your data for the following purposes:
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To process donations and issue acknowledgement receipts.
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To comply with Government of India regulations regarding foreign (FCRA) and domestic funding.
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To communicate with you regarding our projects, disaster relief efforts, and annual reports (you may opt out of marketing communications at any time).
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To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our platform.
4. Data Protection & Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption. All payment transactions are processed through Razorpay, which is PCI-DSS compliant.
5. Sharing of Information We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: With third-party vendors (e.g., email services, payment gateways) who assist our operations,bound by confidentiality agreements.
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Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation (e.g., reporting to the Ministry of Home Affairs or Income Tax Department).
6. Cookies Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.