Bhojan Foundation (“the Trust”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal data collected from donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, website visitors, and other stakeholders.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal data in accordance with applicable laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, related rules, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).
By accessing our website, donating, or interacting with us in any manner, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy applies to:
Our website and digital platforms
Online and offline donations
Communications via email, phone, or forms
Volunteers, donors, partners, and service providers
This policy does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from our platforms.
Personal Data
Any data that identifies or relates to an identifiable individual.
Data Principal
The individual to whom the personal data relates.
Data Fiduciary
Bhojan Foundation, as defined under applicable law.
Processing
Collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion of data.
We may collect the following categories of personal data.
Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
Donation amount
Payment mode
Transaction reference numbers
Date and time of donation
Note:
We do not store card numbers, CVV, UPI PINs, or banking passwords.
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Cookies and usage logs
Messages, feedback, or inquiries submitted by users.
Personal data is collected and processed strictly for legitimate purposes, including:
Processing donations and issuing receipts
Maintaining donor records and compliance
Responding to queries or communications
Improving website performance and security
Preventing fraud and unauthorized transactions
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not use personal data for commercial sale or unauthorized marketing.
We process personal data based on:
Consent of the data principal
Legitimate use for charitable operations
Compliance with legal obligations
Protection against fraud and misuse
Where consent is required, it may be withdrawn subject to legal limitations.
We may share personal data only with:
Authorized employees and trustees
Payment gateways and banking partners
IT, hosting, and security service providers
Government or regulatory authorities where legally required
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
All third parties are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.
Where personal data is processed or stored outside India:
Such transfers shall comply with applicable laws
Adequate safeguards shall be implemented
Bhojan Foundation shall not be responsible for risks inherent to lawful cross-border data transmission.
Personal data is retained only:
As long as necessary for the stated purpose
As required under applicable laws (tax, audit, regulatory)
Data may be securely deleted or anonymized once it is no longer required.
Bhojan Foundation implements reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data, including:
Secure servers and encryption where appropriate
Access controls and role-based authorization
Regular system monitoring
However, no system is completely secure, and users acknowledge the inherent risks of digital transmission.
Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:
Access their personal data
Request correction or updating of data
Withdraw consent
Request erasure of data where legally permissible
Lodge grievances regarding data processing
Requests may be subject to verification and legal restrictions.
Bhojan Foundation does not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
If such data is identified, it will be deleted in accordance with applicable law.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Details are provided in our Cookies Policy, which forms an integral part of this Privacy Policy.
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
Bhojan Foundation shall not be liable for indirect or consequential damages arising from data usage
The Trust shall not be responsible for breaches beyond its reasonable control
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect:
Legal or regulatory changes
Technological updates
Operational requirements
Revised policies shall become effective immediately upon publication.
For privacy-related queries, data requests, or grievances, please contact:
Email: support@bhojanfoundation.org
Response Time: Within a reasonable time as per law.
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.
All disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in:
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.