Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Jai Kanwar Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and make donations. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Make a donation through our website
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Register for an event or program
• Volunteer with our organization
• Contact us through our website or email

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
• Financial information (bank account details, credit/debit card information) - processed securely through our payment partners
• Tax identification number (for 80G tax exemption receipts)
• Demographic information
• Any other information you choose to provide

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your donations and provide tax exemption certificates
• Send you updates about our work and impact
• Improve our website and services
• Respond to your questions and comments
• Comply with legal obligations
• Maintain accurate donor records
• Send you promotional materials (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist in our operations (payment processors, email service providers)
• Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law
• Audit and accounting firms for compliance purposes

All third parties with whom we share your information are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5. Payment Processing and Security

When you make a donation, your payment information is processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors (such as Razorpay, Paytm, or Stripe). We do not store your complete credit/debit card numbers, CVV codes, or banking passwords on our servers.

All donation transactions are encrypted using industry-standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology to protect your financial information during transmission.

While we strive to protect your personal and financial information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. However, we use commercially acceptable means to protect your information.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Understand how you use our website
• Remember your preferences
• Improve our website functionality
• Track donation campaigns and their performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For tax and legal compliance purposes, we may retain certain donation records for up to 7 years.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt-out of receiving marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@cowsaving.org

9. Donor Privacy Standards

Jai Kanwar Foundation is committed to donor privacy. We adhere to the following standards:

• We do not share donor names or contact information with any third party without explicit consent
• Donors may request to remain anonymous in our public reports
• Donors can opt-out of any or all communications at any time
• All donor data is stored on secure servers with limited access
• Our staff and volunteers sign confidentiality agreements

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove such information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: info@cowsaving.org
• Phone: +91 98765 43210
• Address: 123, Gaushala Road, New Delhi - 110001, India

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi, India.