Sadiva Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Maharashtra, India, committed to supporting social welfare, community development, and humanitarian activities. We value the trust of our donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, and visitors, and are dedicated to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Postal address
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PAN details (when required for donation receipts)
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Any information voluntarily provided through forms, emails, or phone calls
1.2 Donation & Payment Information
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Donation amount
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Transaction ID
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Mode of payment
All online payments are processed using encrypted and secure servers.
We do not store or access your credit/debit card details.
1.3 Website Usage Data
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited
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Cookies (only for improving site performance; no personal tracking)
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for:
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Issuing donation receipts
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Providing 80G certificates (if applicable)
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Sending updates, newsletters, or impact reports
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Responding to queries
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Maintaining transaction records
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Improving website performance and user experience
3. Donor Privacy & Confidentiality
We respect the privacy of every donor.
✔ Donor information is kept strictly confidential and is not shared, sold, or disclosed to any third party.
✔ We do not publish donor details without explicit consent.
✔ Donation amounts are disclosed only when legally required (e.g., audit reports).
4. Tax Benefits (If Applicable)
If your NGO has 80G approval:
Donations made to Lata Aashram are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Eligible donors will receive a formal 80G receipt containing required details such as PAN, registration number, and donation amount.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not share your personal information with any external organization except:
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When required by law, court order, or government authority
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When necessary for audit and compliance purposes
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With payment gateways for independent transaction processing
We ensure all associated partners follow strict confidentiality and security measures.
6. Data Security
We use industry-standard technology and security practices to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or loss.
Security measures include:
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SSL encryption
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Secure servers
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Restricted access to sensitive information
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Regular system audits
However, no online system can guarantee 100% security, and users are advised to exercise discretion while sharing personal information online.
7. Cookies Policy
Our website may use cookies to:
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Improve site performance
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Analyse user traffic
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Enhance browsing experience
Users can disable cookies through browser settings if preferred.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites. We encourage users to read their respective privacy policies.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If such data is inadvertently collected, we will delete it promptly upon request.
10. Your Rights
You may request:
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Access to your personal data
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Corrections to inaccurate information
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Deletion of your personal records (unless legally required to retain them)
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Opt-out from newsletters or communications
To submit a request, please contact us using the details below.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Users are encouraged to review this policy regularly.