Vedaashram Foundation

Privacy Policy

At VEDAASHRAM FOUNDATION, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, services, projects, and communications.

→ To Communicate with You: We may use your information to respond to your inquiries, provide customer service support, send you important information about our services, and send you marketing communications (with your consent) via different channels, including but not limited to SMS, Email, WhatsApp, and Voice.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, address, identification details (if required), and other information voluntarily provided through forms or registrations.
Account & Registration Data: Login credentials (if applicable), participation details, event registrations, and communication preferences.
Transaction Information: Donation details, payment confirmations, billing information, and related records processed through secure payment gateways.
Usage & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction data collected through cookies or analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

To process donations, registrations, and service requests.
To communicate updates about our projects, programs, and activities.
To respond to inquiries and provide support.
To maintain internal records and comply with legal obligations.
To improve website performance and enhance user experience.
To send newsletters or promotional communications (only with your consent).

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Information may be shared with trusted service providers (such as payment gateways or hosting services) strictly for operational purposes.
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or regulatory authority.
Limited information may be shared with authorized partners where necessary and legally permitted.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including secure servers and encrypted data transmission.
Access to data is restricted through authentication and access control mechanisms.
While we take reasonable precautions, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and analytics tools to enhance website functionality and understand user behavior.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect certain website features.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and operational requirements.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. VEDAASHRAM FOUNDATION is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by legal, regulatory, or financial obligations.

9. Updates to This Policy

VEDAASHRAM FOUNDATION may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of our website or services after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.