1. Introduction

Shri Akhil Bharatvarshiya Sadhumargi Jain Sangh ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a donation through our online payment system.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you make a donation or contact us, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Mailing Address
• PAN Card Number (for tax exemption purposes)
• Payment Information (processed securely through our payment gateway)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP Address
• Browser Type and Version
• Device Information
• Pages Visited and Time Spent
• Referring Website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Processing donations and issuing receipts
• Providing 80G tax exemption certificates
• Communicating with donors about their contributions
• Sending updates about our activities and programs
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Preventing fraudulent transactions

4. Payment Security

All payment transactions are processed through secure payment gateways (PayU/Razorpay). We do not store your complete credit card or debit card information on our servers. Payment information is encrypted and transmitted securely using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology.

5. Information Sharing

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

• With payment gateway providers for processing transactions
• With government authorities when required by law
• With service providers who assist in our operations (under confidentiality agreements)
• When necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donation records are maintained for a minimum of 7 years as per Income Tax regulations.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

8. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.