Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 26 June 2025
We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our website.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy in accordance with applicable laws in India.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
a) Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
Name, email address, phone number (if provided voluntarily through contact forms or donations).
This is collected only when you willingly share it with us.
b) Location Data
We collect your approximate or precise location only to enable map-based features and geographic personalization.
This data may be collected via your browser or device settings with your consent.
You can disable location access anytime through your device or browser settings.
c) Device & Log Information
IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, and timestamps are collected automatically through analytics tools to improve website performance.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We use the information we collect for:
a) Providing Core Features
Location data helps in delivering region-specific features, such as maps or geographically relevant content.
b) Enhancing User Experience
Understanding how users interact with our site helps in creating a smoother, faster, and more intuitive interface.
c) Development and Sustainability
Data supports our research, feature enhancements, bug fixing, and overall site sustainability.
3. Fundraising and Donations
We may accept voluntary funds from users and well-wishers for the following purposes:
Website improvement and maintenance.
Adding new and innovative features.
Research & development
For organising cultural and educational activities & events.
Helping such pushtimargiya sthalis, which are less discovered and require funding
Sustaining platform operations for long-term availability.
All donations are optional, and any data collected (like name or payment details) during this process will be used only for transaction processing and legal compliance.
We do not sell or rent donor data.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not share personal data with third parties except:
When required by law, legal process, or government authorities.
With service providers (like analytics or hosting companies) who help us run the website, under confidentiality agreements.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Save your preferences,
Enable site functionalities,
Understand user interactions (via tools like Google Analytics).
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or comply with legal obligations.
Location data is used temporarily for immediate services and not stored permanently.
7. Your Rights (As per Indian Law)
You have the right to:
Access the data we store about you.
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., disable location access).
Request correction or deletion of your personal data (where applicable).
To exercise these rights, contact us.
8. Data Security Measures
We take reasonable and industry-standard measures to protect your information, including:
SSL encryption
Access control measures
Regular vulnerability assessments
However, no internet transmission is fully secure; users are encouraged to take precautions on their end too.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18 without parental consent. If found, such data will be deleted promptly.
10. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such third parties.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
12. Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy, followed by your submission of such information, represents your agreement to that transfer.
The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place, including the security of your data and other personal information.
13. Information from Third-Party Social Media Services
The Company allows you to create an account and log in to use the Service through the following Third-party Social Media Services:
Google
Facebook
If You decide to register through or otherwise grant us access to a Third-Party Social Media Service, We may collect Personal data that is already associated with Your Third-Party Social Media Service’s account, such as your name, your email address, your activities or your contact list associated with that account.
You may also have the option of sharing additional information with the Company through Your Third-Party Social Media Service’s account. If you choose to provide such information and Personal Data, during registration or otherwise, you are giving the Company permission to use, share, and store it in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
For any queries, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy, you can contact:
By visiting this page on our website: https://vrajdwar.org/contact-us/