Pushkar Mahadev Trust
1.INTRODUCTION
Pushkar Mahadev Trust (PMT), a registered non-profit organization based in Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh, values and respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share,
store, and protect your information when you visit our website, interact with us digitally, or support
our mission through donations, volunteering, or inquiries.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect two types of data:
A. Personally Identifiable Information (PII):
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Address (including state, city, postal code)
- PAN details (for donation receipts)
- Bank/payment details (through secure gateways)
- IP Address
- Browser type and version
- Time zone setting
- Browser plug-in types and versions
- Operating system and platform
- URL clickstreams and site interactions (via analytics)
3. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION
We collect information through:
- Online donation forms
- Contact/volunteer registration forms
- Newsletter signups
- Event registrations
- Web analytics tools like Google Analytics
- Communication via email or WhatsApp
- All information is collected lawfully, with your consent
4. PURPOSE OF COLLECTING INFORMATION
We collect and use your data for the following purposes:
- To process donations and issue tax-exemption receipts
- To communicate upcoming initiatives, campaigns, and events
- To respond to inquiries or feedback
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To maintain transparency with donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries
- To comply with regulatory and audit obligations (particularly for donations)
5. DATA SHARING & THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
PMT does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information.
We may share data only with trusted third-party service providers for the following:
- Payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay, Paytm, etc.)
- Government audits for tax exemption (Section 80G)
- Compliance reporting
- Secure cloud-based storage providers
- All such service providers are bound by data protection obligations
6. DONOR CONFIDENTIALITY
- We maintain strict donor confidentiality. We do not publish or share donor names or contributions publicly without explicit permission, except where legally required.
- Donors may request anonymity and may opt-out of receiving public acknowledgments or newsletters
7. COOKIES POLICY
Our website uses cookies to:
- Personalize your experience
- Track performance metrics
- Monitor site security
- You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect some website functionalities
8. EMAILS, SMS & WHATSAPP COMMUNICATION
By sharing your email, phone, or WhatsApp number, you consent to receive updates from PMT. These may include:
- Receipts and thank-you messages
- Event invitations
- Campaign information
- Yearly reports and impact summaries
- You can opt out at any time by writing to info@pushkarmahadevtrust.org
9. SECURITY OF INFORMATION
We take reasonable security measures to protect your personal data:
- SSL-encrypted communication
- Secured servers and hosting infrastructure
- Restricted data access controls
- Regular vulnerability assessments
- Despite our best efforts, no online transmission is 100% secure. Users are advised to act responsibly and notify us of any suspected breach.
10. DATA RETENTION
- Donor records are retained as per Indian tax and NGO regulatory compliance (typically 8 years)
- Email or event inquiry data is retained for 1-3 years unless otherwise required.
- Data used for analytics is anonymized and may be retained indefinitely for research and planning.
11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
- Our website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors without parental or guardian consent. If we learn that a minor has submitted data without consent, we will delete it promptly.
12. YOUR RIGHTS
As a user of our website, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccuracies in your data
- Withdraw consent or unsubscribe
- Request deletion (subject to legal exceptions)
- To exercise your rights, contact us via email
13. LEGAL BASIS FOR DATA PROCESSING
Our data processing activities are based on:
- Your informed consent
- Our legal obligations as a non-profit trust
- Legitimate interests for operations, audit, and compliance
14. CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS
- Our website may use third-party tools hosted outside India (e.g., email servers, analytics platforms). We ensure all such transfers are done in compliance with applicable Indian data protection laws and through secure frameworks.
15. MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
- PMT reserves the right to update this policy. Updates will be posted with the revised effective date. Continued use of our website indicates your acceptance of any changes.
16. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- This Privacy Policy is governed by Indian law. Any disputes shall be resolved under the jurisdiction of the Honorable High Court of Lucknow
17. CONTACT US
- For any privacy-related queries, data requests, or complaints, contact: Pushkar Mahadev Trust (Regd.)
Plot No. 21, Faizabad Road, Matiyari, Chinhat
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226028
Phone: +91-9794282777
Email: info@pushkarmahadevtrust.org
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