Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 19/01/26

Deena Seva Charitable Trust (“the Trust”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a charitable trust registered in India and committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its donors, beneficiaries, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and safeguarded when you access our website or make donations through our online payment systems.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Visitors to our website

  • Donors making contributions online or offline

  • Users interacting with our digital services

By using our website or making a donation, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect the following personal details:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Contact number

  • Residential or mailing address

  • PAN details (mandatory for issuing 80G donation receipts, as per Indian law)

b. Donation and Transaction Information

  • Donation amount

  • Date and time of transaction

  • Transaction reference number

  • Mode of payment

The Trust does not store credit card, debit card, UPI, or net banking details.

c. Technical Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Website usage data for analytics and security purposes

3. Purpose of Collection and Use

The information collected is used strictly for lawful and charitable purposes, including:

  • Processing donations and maintaining donor records

  • Issuing donation receipts under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961

  • Compliance with FCRA and other applicable statutory requirements

  • Internal accounting, auditing, and regulatory reporting

  • Communicating official updates related to the Trust’s activities

We do not use personal information for commercial marketing purposes.

4. Payment Gateway – Razorpay

All online donations are processed through Razorpay, a secure third-party payment gateway. Razorpay collects and processes payment-related information in accordance with its own privacy policy and security standards.

The Trust does not have access to, nor does it store, your sensitive financial information. We recommend reviewing Razorpay’s privacy policy for further details.

5. Disclosure of Information

Personal information may be disclosed only in the following circumstances:

  • To government authorities or regulatory bodies, as required under Indian law

  • For compliance with Income Tax, FCRA, or audit requirements

  • To payment service providers solely for the purpose of processing donations

We do not sell, lease, or share donor information with third parties for profit.

6. FCRA Compliance (Where Applicable)

For foreign contributions, information may be collected and stored as required under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, and related rules. Such data may be shared with statutory authorities in compliance with FCRA regulations.

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill legal, regulatory, and operational requirements. Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are implemented to protect data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

While we strive to protect your information, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and monitor website performance. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings if they prefer.

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. The Trust is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites.

10. Rights of Users

You may:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of personal data, subject to statutory and regulatory obligations

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.

11. Amendments to This Policy

The Trust reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Details

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact:

DEENA SEVA CHARITABLE TRUST

Deenanilaya Convent, Kothanur Post, Bangalore – 560 077, Karnataka, India

Phone: +91 80-28465948 | 318
Email: infantjesusc.home@gmail.com

 

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