Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Jharkhand Foundation Kendra ("JFK", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.jharkhandfoundationkendra.org or interact with us in any way. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address provided through our contact or volunteer forms.
• Donation Information: Payment details submitted when making a donation (processed securely through our payment partners).
• Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data collected automatically.
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience on our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process donations and issue tax receipts.
• To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you.
• To register and manage volunteer applications.
• To send newsletters and updates about our programs (only with your consent).
• To improve our website and services based on usage patterns.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following situations:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors) who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: When necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of JFK, our donors, or the public.

5. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our website may not function properly.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function correctly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Donation records are retained for the period required by applicable tax and financial regulations.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites and are not responsible for their policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: