Anandi Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is dedicated to upholding the privacy and trust of our community. This Policy & Privacy page explains how we collect, use, and protect information gathered through our website, anandifoundation.org.in, and from our donors, volunteers, and program beneficiaries.

Your privacy is a priority, and we are committed to being transparent about our practices. By using our website or engaging with our foundation, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

As a non-governmental organization (NGO), our relationship with our community is built on trust. We are committed to safeguarding the personal information of everyone who engages with our mission. We do not sell, rent, or trade our mailing lists or any personal data with third parties.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to further our mission and communicate with our supporters. This may include:

• • Personal Information You Provide: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you subscribe to our newsletter, make a donation, or register to volunteer.

• • Donation and Payment Information: When you donate, we collect information necessary to process the transaction, such as your payment card details or bank information. These transactions are processed through secure, trusted third-party payment gateways. We do not store your full financial details on our servers.

• • Non-Personal Information: Like most websites, we may automatically collect non-identifying information, such as your browser type, device type, and which pages on our site you visit. This data helps us improve our website and better understand our community’s interests.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used exclusively to support our mission-related activities:

• • To Process Donations: To process your generous contributions and provide you with donation receipts and tax-exemption certificates, where applicable.

• • For Communication: To send you updates on our programs, share stories of impact, and inform you about volunteer opportunities and fundraising campaigns. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.

• • To Improve Our Work: To analyze trends and measure the effectiveness of our programs and outreach efforts.

4. Data Security and Protection

We take the security of your information seriously. We have implemented technical and organizational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. Our website uses secure protocols (HTTPS) to encrypt data shared with us. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Information Sharing

We do not disclose your personal information to any third party, except in the following, limited circumstances:

• • With Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party companies to perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processing or sending emails. These partners are legally and contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the services we have requested.

• • For Legal Compliance: We will disclose information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with a legal process.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information. You have the right to:

• • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• • Ask us to correct or update your information.

7. Policy on Children’s Information

Protecting the privacy of children is especially important. Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please do not hesitate to contact us:

• • Anandi Foundation – info@anandifoundation.org.in 

• • Phone: [+91 9821891216 / +91 9769648551]

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date revised.