Gyan Deepak Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your trust and respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the information you share with us when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or support our initiatives.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other details you provide voluntarily when filling out forms, subscribing to newsletters, or making donations.

• Payment Information: Details necessary to process donations or payments, collected securely through our authorized payment gateway.

• Non-Personal Information: Browser type, device information, IP address, and website usage data collected automatically to improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

• Processing and acknowledging donations.

• Sending updates about our initiatives, events, and activities.

• Responding to your queries or requests.

• Improving our website, communication, and outreach efforts.

• Complying with legal or regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties (such as payment processors or IT service providers) who assist us in running our operations.

• Legal Compliance: Government authorities or regulators, if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

4. Data Security

We adopt reasonable security practices and measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or correct your personal information.

• Opt out of receiving communications from us.

• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

To exercise these rights, you can contact us at [+91 8240629266 / gyandeepak.ballygunge@gmail.com].

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with the updated date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Gyan Deepak Foundation

Email: gyandeepak.ballygunge@gmail.com