Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25-11-2025

Bharte Kadam Foundation (“the Foundation”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (bhartekadamfoundation.org), make donations, participate in events, or interact with us in any way.

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

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

Provided voluntarily through forms, registrations, donations, or communication:

• Full name
• Mobile number
• Email address
• Postal address
• Date of birth (if required for event eligibility)
• PAN or other ID details (for tax receipts, if applicable)

B. Payment Information

When making donations or purchases:

• UPI transaction IDs
• Bank details (limited as allowed by the payment gateway)
• Billing information
  Note: We do not store full credit/debit card numbers or sensitive payment data. These are processed securely by authorised payment gateways.

C. Automatically Collected Information

Through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on website
• Referral links

D. Third-Party Information

If you sign up or donate via third-party platforms (payment gateways, event platforms, social media), we may receive limited data as permitted by their privacy terms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Processing donations and issuing receipts
• Event registration and participation
• Providing updates, newsletters, and impact reports
• Responding to inquiries and support requests
• Improving our website, services, and campaigns
• Maintaining internal records
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Improve user experience
• Analyze website traffic
• Remember preferences
• Enable secure operations

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following situations:

A. Service Providers

Trusted partners who assist with:

• Payment processing
• Website hosting
• Email/SMS communications
• Event management

They access information only as needed and must maintain confidentiality.

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by:

• Law
• Court order
• Government authorities
• Compliance audits

C. Consent-Based Sharing

We may share your information with partners or campaigns only if you have given explicit permission.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial measures to safeguard your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission
• Secure servers
• Limited access to personal information
• Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities

However, no internet-based system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal and donation information as long as necessary for:

• Legal compliance
• Accounting and audit requirements
• Communication and follow-up

Once no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise the data.

7. Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for communications
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)

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

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Please review their privacy policies separately.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children below 18 years of age without parental or guardian consent.
If you believe we have unintentionally collected such data, please contact us to remove it.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
Continued use of our website indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Bharte Kadam Foundation
Email: contact@bhartekadamfoundation.org
Phone: contact@bhartekadamfoundation.org
Address: C 119, Vijay Vihar Phase II, Gopal Vihar, Sector 1, Rohini, Delhi, 110085