1. Introduction & Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how Anand Society for Deaf and Physically Challenged collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your information is handled.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address
  • Donation or payment details
  • Volunteer application information
  • Photographs (with consent)
  • Any information shared through contact forms or inquiries

b) Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website
  • Referral and exit pages
  • Cookies and analytics data

c) Third-Party Information

If you connect with us through social media platforms or third-party services, we may receive limited information from those platforms, subject to your privacy settings and consent.


3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Operate and maintain our website and programs
  • Process donations and financial contributions
  • Manage volunteer registrations and applications
  • Respond to inquiries and provide updates
  • Send newsletters or information about our initiatives (where permitted)
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Protect the rights, safety, and integrity of our organization and beneficiaries

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under relevant data protection laws, we process personal data based on:

  • Your consent
  • Fulfillment of contractual obligations
  • Compliance with legal requirements
  • Legitimate organizational interests

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or trade your personal information. However, we may share information with:

  • Trusted service providers (such as payment gateways, email platforms, or IT support) who agree to maintain confidentiality
  • Government or legal authorities when required by law
  • In the event of organizational restructuring or partnership changes (with notice)
  • With your explicit consent

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features.


7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable security measures, no system can guarantee absolute security.


8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws. Data is periodically reviewed and securely deleted when no longer needed.


9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or updates
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • File a complaint with a relevant authority

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


10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without proper consent. If you believe a child’s data has been submitted to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.


11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.


12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Anand Society for Deaf and Physically Challenged
Bardari, Limbodagari
Indore, Madhya Pradesh – 453111
India

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