Privacy Policy

Introduction

Vidhatha Society ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with us online or offline, including through our website, donation forms, volunteering forms, and events.

Information We Collect

The types of information we may collect include:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Details submitted through contact, volunteer, membership, or donation forms
• Transaction-related information when you make a donation or payment (processed securely via our payment partners)
• Basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (for analytics and security)

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your queries and communicate with you
• To process donations and issue receipts or acknowledgements
• To manage volunteering, membership, and program participation
• To send updates about our work, campaigns, and events (only if you consent)
• To improve our website, services, and outreach
• To comply with legal, accounting, and reporting obligations

Donations and Payments

When you donate or make a payment, your payment details are processed securely by our payment gateway provider (such as Razorpay). We do not store your full card details on our servers. You can refer to Razorpay's privacy policy for more information on how they handle your data.

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data only with:

• Trusted service providers (such as email or payment service providers) who assist us in operating our services
• Authorities or regulators when required by law, regulation, or legal process

In all cases, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality and security.

Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and understand how visitors use our site. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly if cookies are turned off.

Children's Privacy

We work closely with children through our programs, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children online without appropriate consent from a parent or guardian. If you believe a child has provided us personal data without consent, please contact us and we will remove it.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or updating of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data, where appropriate
• Withdraw consent for email/SMS updates or other communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Third-Party Websites

Our website and social media pages may contain links to external websites (such as payment gateways, blogs, or social platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the revised "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Vidhatha Society
C-841, NGO Colony, Vanasthalipuram,
Hyderabad, Telangana 500070
Email: vidhathasociety@gmail.com
Phone: +91 95423 66556