Data Privacy Policy
Vathsalya Charitable Trust (VCT) (“VCT”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), based in Bengaluru, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
- Donation and transaction details
- Any other information you choose to provide when communicating with us or participating in our programs
2. Use of Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process donations securely and efficiently
- Issue donation receipts and acknowledgements
- Communicate updates about our initiatives, programs, and impact
- Respond to your enquiries and requests
- Improve our website, services, and user experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Payment Security
All online donations are processed through secure third-party payment gateways, including Razorpay. VCT does not collect or store sensitive financial information such as debit or credit card numbers, CVV, PINs, net banking credentials, or other banking authentication details. Payment information is handled directly by the payment gateway in accordance with its applicable security and privacy standards.
4. Sharing of Information
VCT respects your privacy and does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- When required by applicable law, regulation, or a lawful government request
- With trusted third-party service providers, such as payment processors or technology service providers, solely for the purpose of delivering our services and completing transactions
- Where necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of VCT or others
- All such service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
5. Data Protection
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, isuse, or destruction. We strive to process personal data in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and other relevant legal requirements.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Understand visitor preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Enhance user experience
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however,
doing so may affect certain website features.
7. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information where applicable
- Withdraw consent for the processing of your personal information, where processing is based on consent
8. Changes to this Policy
VCT reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any
changes will become effective upon posting the revised policy on this page. We
encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about
how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact us:
Vathsalya Charitable Trust
#717, 5th Cross, 1st Block,
Kalyan Nagar, HRBR Layout,
Bengaluru – 560 043, Karnataka, India.
Email: shapingdestinies@vctblr.org