Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [02.10.2023]

Bharatheeyam Trust (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our") is a non-governmental, non-profit organization registered under the Indian Trust Act of 1882 with registration number 37/IV/2018. Our registered office is located at TC 17/361/10, RK Building, Chadiyara, Poojappura P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695012. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of individuals who interact with our organization, including donors, volunteers, website visitors, and other stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please take a moment to review this policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a. Personal Information:

• Name

• Contact information (address, phone number, email address)

• Date of birth

• PAN (Permanent Account Number) for tax exemption purposes

• Donation history

b. Non-Personal Information:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Referring/exit pages

• Operating system

• Date and time stamps

1. How We Use Your Information

We may use the collected information for the following purposes:

a. To process and acknowledge donations. b. To send you updates, newsletters, and information about our initiatives, events, and campaigns. c. To respond to your inquiries or requests. d. To maintain our records and accounts. e. To comply with legal obligations, including tax reporting and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. f. To improve our website and services, including analyzing usage patterns and trends.

1. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent. However, we may share your information with:

a. Trusted service providers and partners who assist us in conducting our operations (e.g., payment processors, email service providers). b. Legal authorities or regulatory bodies when required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property or those of others.

1. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

a. Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections or updates to it.

b. Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions provided in the email.

c. Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

d. Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.

1. Security

We take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised policy on our website with the "Last Updated" date.

1. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Bharatheeyam Trust TC 17/361/10, RK Building, Chadiyara, Poojappura P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695012, Kerala, India

Email: [BHARATHEEYAMTRUST@gmail.com] Phone: [9447869785/9447211864]

We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. Thank you for your support of Bharatheeyam Trust and its charitable initiatives.