Who we are
Our website address is: https://jagathitaye.org/
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10 Oct 2025
Last Updated: 11 Oct 2025
Welcome to Jagathitaye Social Welfare Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”). We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website https://jagathitaye.org, interact with our services, or make a donation.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from donors, volunteers, and visitors:
A. Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Contact number
- Postal address
- Date of birth (if required for verification)
- PAN or identification details (if applicable under donation tax laws)
B. Payment Information
When you make a donation, we collect necessary payment details (such as transaction ID, amount, and payment mode).
Note: We do not store or process your card or banking details directly. All payments are handled securely by our authorized payment gateway partners.
C. Non-Personal Information
- Browser type, IP address, and device information
- Website usage data (pages visited, duration, etc.)
- Cookies or similar tracking technologies for improving user experience
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To process and acknowledge your donations
- To send donation receipts and tax exemption certificates (if applicable)
- To communicate updates, reports, and impact stories about our programs
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support
- To improve our website, outreach, and donor engagement
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
3. Donation Data and Security
All donations made through our website are processed using secure payment gateways that comply with industry standards (SSL encryption and PCI-DSS compliance).
We do not store any sensitive financial information on our servers.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Your data may be shared only in the following cases:
- With trusted service providers (payment gateways, email platforms, hosting services) who help us operate our NGO activities
- With government authorities if required by law or to comply with tax/regulatory obligations
- With your consent, for specific campaigns or recognitions
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and to comply with applicable laws (such as financial or tax regulations).
6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze visitor activity.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.
7. Your Rights
As a user or donor, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or updates to your data
- Withdraw consent for communication or data usage
- Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and financial recordkeeping requirements
To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@jagathitaye.org
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites.
9. Protection of Minors
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us: