Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy of ABVSSM

1. Introduction

At ABVSSM (“we”, “us”, “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://abvssm.com) (the “Site”) and engage with our trust’s activities (donations, volunteering, campaigns). By accessing or using the Site or participating in our services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Who we are

ABVSSM is a registered trust (Regn. No. UP/2023/485) dedicated to empowering education and supporting under-privileged students. The Site provides information about our mission, campaigns, donation forms, contact channels, and volunteer opportunities. avb.thevishalsaxena.com

3. Information we collect

a) Information you provide:

• When you make a donation, we collect your name, contact information (email, phone no.), billing or address details, payment transaction data.
• When you volunteer or contact us, we collect your name, email, phone, any message you send, and possibly background or volunteering preferences.
• When you subscribe to newsletters or updates, we collect your email address (and optionally name).
  b) Automatically collected information:
• Technical information about your device and browsing: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of access.
• Cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience (see our Cookie Policy below).
  c) Third-party & public information:
• If you engage via social media, you may share or link your social profile with us.
• We may receive aggregate demographic data or analytics from third-party services.

4. How we use your information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfil donations, send acknowledgements, issue receipts and communicate about your contribution.
• To provide, maintain and improve our services, website and campaigns (including reporting, transparency and impact updates).
• To contact you about newsletters, updates, events, volunteering opportunities, or changes to our policies when you have opted in.
• To respond to your enquiries, feedback, or requests submitted via the Site.
• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., regulatory reporting of charitable funds) and protect our rights.
• To analyse usage of the Site (via analytics) to optimise content and user experience.

5. Disclosure of your information

We will not sell your personal data. We may disclose your information in the following contexts:

• Service providers & processors: Entities who assist us in payment processing, website hosting, analytics, email communications. They act under our instruction and adhere to confidentiality.
• Legal & regulatory requirements: If required by law, regulation, court order or governmental authority, we may disclose your data.
• Campaigns & impact reporting: With your consent (or if anonymised/aggregated), we may include your name or your donation in public-facing reports or acknowledgements.
• Corporate transactions: In case of merger, acquisition or reorganisation of our trust, your data may be transferred as part of assets, subject to appropriate safeguards.

6. Cookies & tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about user behaviour and preferences. Cookies may include:

• Essential cookies (required for site functioning).
• Analytical/performance cookies (to help us evaluate site usage).
• Functionality cookies (to remember choices you make).
  You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the Site.

7. Data retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law. For example:

• Records linked to donations may be retained for a period required by tax or charitable regulations.
• Contact or volunteer information may be retained for future communications if you have consented.
  After the retention period, data will be securely destroyed or anonymised.

8. Security

We apply reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no transmission of data over the Internet or storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. Your rights

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

• Access, update or correct your personal data held by us.
• Withdraw your consent for certain uses of your data (e.g., marketing communications).
• Request deletion or anonymisation of your data (unless retention is required by law).
• Object to or restrict processing.
  To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the “Contact Us” section below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

10. International transfers

Given that we operate in India and may use service providers abroad, your personal data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries other than India. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards for data protection.

11. Children

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected data of a child without verification of consent, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such data.

12. Links to other websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing your personal information.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time (for example, to reflect changes in regulations or our practices). The revised policy will be posted on the Site with an updated “last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: thevishalsaxena@gmail.com avb.thevishalsaxena.com
Phone: 9667700958 avb.thevishalsaxena.com
Address: [You should insert the full registered address of ABVSSM]