Welcome to the Privacy Policy of the Manav Samaj Setu Foundation (established 18 February 2026). As a Registered Trust, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and security of all our donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries. This comprehensive policy outlines how we collect, utilize, and protect your personal data when you interact with our organization.
1. Information We Collect
We believe in data minimization and transparency. We only collect information that is strictly necessary for our charitable operations, legal compliance, and communication purposes.
2. Volunteer Information
When you register as a volunteer, we collect your name, contact details, date of birth, educational background, and availability. This information is securely stored and solely used for background verification, onboarding, and coordinating Foundation activities.
3. Donation Information
For processing financial contributions, we collect essential donor details including your full name, email address, phone number, PAN (for tax exemption purposes), and billing address. We do not store any credit card numbers or sensitive banking passwords on our servers.
4. Contact Form Information
When you reach out to us via our support channels, we retain your name, email address, and the contents of your message. This enables us to provide accurate support and track the resolution of your inquiries.
5. Newsletter Information
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you quarterly impact reports, audit statements, and project updates. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
6. Account Information
Registered users have their profile data, donation history, and volunteer activity logs stored in our encrypted databases to provide a personalized dashboard experience.
7. Cookies & Analytics
Our website utilizes cookies and anonymous analytics tools to monitor website performance and improve user experience. These tools do not capture personally identifiable information without your explicit consent.
8. Data Security
We employ industry-standard security protocols, including SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted over our network, and secure, firewalled servers to protect against unauthorized access or data breaches.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law (e.g., maintaining donation records for financial audits).
10. User Rights
You possess the right to access, modify, or request the deletion of your personal data from our active systems. To exercise these rights, please contact our support team.
11. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our legal obligations or operational practices. All updates will be published directly on this page.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
- Email: support@manavsamajsetu.in
- Phone: 9259328280
- Address: 302/4, Sharda Road, Shiv Shankar Puri, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh 250002