Introduction & Scope
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Vighneshwara Foundation ("the Foundation," "we," "us," or "our") operates the ImpactCreator platform, dedicated to fostering grassroots philanthropy in India. We are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website (vighneshwara.org.), our ImpactCreator programs (including student philanthropy, local business partnerships, and community engagement), and any other interactions you may have with us.
By using our services or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
What Information Do We Collect?
We collect various types of information to operate our programs, process donations, and provide you with relevant updates. This may include:
Personal Identification Information:
Name (First Name, Last Name)
Contact details (Email address, Phone number, Mailing address)
Date of Birth (for age-appropriate programs or identity verification)
PAN (for 80G tax exemption certificates)
Aadhaar (if required for specific government-linked programs, with explicit consent)
Donation Information:
Donation amount, frequency (one-time, recurring)
Payment method details (e.g., last 4 digits of card, UPI ID – we do not store full payment card details; these are handled by secure payment gateways like Zoho Payments).
Transaction IDs
ImpactCreator Program Data:
For students: School name, class/grade, records of philanthropic activities, logged hours, micro-contributions (forming the "philanthropy portfolio").
For local businesses: Business name, contact person, records of collected micro-contributions.
For community groups/NGOs: Organization details, project reports.
Website Usage Data:
IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs (collected via Google Analytics, Zoho Analytics, etc., often anonymized).
Communication Data:
Records of correspondence when you contact us via email, forms, or phone.
How We Use Your Information
How We Use the Information We Collect
We use your information for the following purposes:
To Process Donations: To securely process your contributions, issue receipts, and provide 80G tax exemption certificates.
To Manage ImpactCreator Programs: To administer student philanthropy portfolios, track contributions from local businesses, manage community projects, and provide partnership support.
To Communicate With You: To send you updates on our impact, newsletters, event invitations, fundraising appeals, and respond to your inquiries.
To Report Impact: To aggregate and report on the collective impact of your contributions (often using anonymized data).
For Legal & Compliance: To comply with legal obligations (e.g., financial reporting, FCRA if applicable), prevent fraud, and protect our rights.
To Improve Our Services: To analyze website usage, understand donor preferences, and enhance the effectiveness of our programs and digital platforms.
For Personalization: To tailor our communications and offerings to your interests (e.g., specific program updates).
Disclosure of Your Information
When and With Whom Do We Share Your Information?
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in limited circumstances:
With Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments (e.g., Zoho Payments), managing CRM (e.g., Zoho Bigin), sending communications (e.g., Zoho Campaigns), or analyzing data (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
With Partner NGOs/Community Groups: When your donation is specifically designated for a project managed by a partner, we may share relevant, anonymized, or aggregated data, or specific details if required for project implementation and with your explicit consent.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or government request.
With Consent: With your explicit consent for any other purpose.
Aggregated/Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized data (which cannot be used to identify you) for reporting, research, or marketing purposes.
Data Security
How We Protect Your Information
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Encryption: Using SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission on our website.
Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
Secure Systems: Utilizing secure, reputable platforms like Zoho for data management and financial transactions.
Regular Audits: Regularly reviewing our security practices.
Payment Gateway Security: All payment processing is handled by PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment gateways (like Zoho Payments), meaning we do not store sensitive credit card details.
Your Rights & Choices
Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Opt-out: Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and operational requirements financial record keeping.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Dedicated Privacy Email Address, privacy@vighneshwara.org.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
Updates to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Last Updated: October 1, 2025
Contact Us
Contacting Vighneshwara Foundation
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: info@vighneshwara.org
Address: Vighneshwara Foundation, Myohar , Sarai akil , Kaushambi - 212216 Uttar Pradesh IN