1.Information we collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information when you interact with our website:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Address
• PAN Card details (for Indian donors, where applicable)
• Bank or payment information (only for donation processing)

• Browser type and version
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Referring websites

2.How we use your information

We use the collected information for purposes including:

• Processing donations and issuing receipts
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements (such as FCRA, 12AA, 80G)
• Providing updates on our projects and activities
• Responding to your queries and requests
• Internal analysis to improve website performance and user experience

3.Donation and payment security

We use secure and trusted payment gateways for donation processing. We do not store your debit/credit card information on our servers. All transactions are encrypted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology.

4.Sharing of information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service providers involved in payment processing and website management
• Government authorities, if required by law or for compliance with regulations
• Auditors or legal advisors, solely for verification and compliance purposes

5.Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve website functionality and analyze user behavior. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our website may not function properly without them.

6.Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

7. Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request corrections or updates to your information
• Withdraw consent for future communication
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:

• Email : aashrayatrust2015@gmail.com
• Phone : +91 8157070766, +91 9497810380

8.Children's privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9.External links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.

10.Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review it regularly to stay informed.

11.Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, you may contact us:

Aashraya Charitable Trust

Thrissur, Kerala, India

• Email : aashrayatrust2015@gmail.com
• Phone : +91 8157070766, +91 9497810380
• Website : https://www.aashrayatrust.org