Hitaishee Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of our donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, and visitors to our website, https://hitaisheefoundation.org/ (“Website”). This Privacy Policy details our practices concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, in compliance with applicable Indian laws, including the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, payment details, and other details you voluntarily provide.
• Non-Personal Information: Data such as IP addresses, browser types, and cookies, which help us improve user experience on our Website.

2. Purpose of Collecting Your Information

Your information is collected and used for the following purposes:

• Processing Donations: To process your donations and provide tax receipts.
• Communication: To keep you informed about our activities, events, and fundraising initiatives.
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, including FCRA and other applicable Indian laws.
• Website Improvement: To enhance our Website’s functionality and user experience.

3. Compliance with Indian Laws

As an Indian organization, we comply with all applicable Indian laws and regulations concerning data privacy, including:

• Information Technology Act, 2000 & Rules: We adhere to the provisions concerning data protection and the processing of sensitive personal data.
• Payment Data: Payment details are processed through secure, PCI-DSS compliant gateways like Razorpay. We do not store sensitive payment information such as credit card numbers.

4. FCRA Compliance

In compliance with the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) of 2010, we ensure:

• Proper Utilization: Foreign contributions are utilized strictly for the purposes specified at the time of donation.
• Regulatory Reporting: All foreign donations are reported to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, as required by FCRA.
• Transparency and Audits: We maintain transparency in fund usage, with regular audits to ensure compliance with FCRA guidelines.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party service providers, including Razorpay, for payment processing and data analytics.
• Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations or in response to lawful requests by public authorities.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All payment processing is done through secure and encrypted connections.

7. Your Rights

As per Indian law, you have rights concerning your personal data, including:

• Access: The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: The right to request correction of any inaccurate data.
• Withdrawal of Consent: The right to withdraw your consent to data processing.
• Grievance Redressal: If you have any concerns about data privacy, you may contact our Grievance Officer.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

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

Hitaishee Foundation
Email: Hitaisheefoundation@gmail.com
Phone: +91-9811018100, 01144791810
Address: Hitaishee Foundation 108, old no 98-A g/f Bharat nagar New delhi-110025