Effective Date: [19th May 2025]

Yuva Deepthi Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website or services.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our site, we may collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and donation history.
  • Transaction Data: Amount, frequency, and mode of donation.
  • Technical Information: Browser type, device used, IP address, and location data.
  • Communication Preferences: Subscription status to newsletters, email lists, or updates.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To process and acknowledge donations
  • To send receipts, thank-you notes, or updates on your donation impact
  • To respond to inquiries or provide support
  • To maintain internal records and improve our services
  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting)

3. Data Sharing and Security

  • Your data will never be sold or rented to third parties.
  • We may share it with trusted third-party partners only when necessary (e.g., secure payment gateways or compliance services).
  • We implement physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to protect your data, including SSL encryption, access restrictions, and data monitoring.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze visitor behavior
  • Provide a better user experience
  • Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

5. Email and Communication Preferences

You can opt out of receiving newsletters or donation updates by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, and reporting requirements.

7. Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction of any inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your personal data (unless legally required to retain it)

8. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, data access, or complaints, please reach out to:
📧 [hello@deepthifoundation.org]
📞 [+91-9738181057]