Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us through the following forms on our website:

a) Donations (Donate Page)

When you make a donation via Razorpay, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Donation amount and frequency (one-time)

b) Contact Form

When you send us a message, we collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your message content

c) School Registration Form

When a school registers for our programs, we collect:

• School name and address
• Contact person's name and designation
• Contact number and email ID
• Area of interest / program preference

We do not knowingly collect any information directly from children. Information submitted through the school registration form is provided by an adult representative (e.g., Principal, Eco Club Coordinator) on behalf of the institution.

2. Payment Information (Razorpay)

All donation payments on our website are processed securely through Razorpay, a PCI-DSS compliant, RBI-authorized payment gateway.

• We do not collect, store, or have access to your card number, CVV, UPI PIN, or net banking credentials.
• Payment details are entered directly on Razorpay's secure checkout and are processed as per Razorpay's own Privacy Policy and security standards.
• We only receive confirmation of successful payment along with the donor details you choose to share (name, email, phone, amount) for issuing donation acknowledgements and maintaining our records.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Process and acknowledge your donation
• Send donation receipts/confirmation
• Respond to queries submitted via the Contact form
• Coordinate school workshops, bench installations, and other programs
• Share updates about our work (only if you have opted in)
• Maintain internal records for compliance and reporting (e.g., CSR partner reporting)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

4. Sharing of Information

We share information only with:

• Razorpay – to process donation payments
• Service providers (e.g., email/hosting providers) who help us operate the website, bound by confidentiality obligations
• Government or regulatory authorities, if required by law

5. Data Retention

We retain donor, contact, and school registration information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required for accounting, legal, or CSR reporting obligations.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

In accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal/record-keeping requirements)
• Withdraw consent for communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Cookies

Our website may use basic cookies to improve browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can disable cookies through your browser settings; this may affect certain website functionalities.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, Razorpay checkout). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

11. Contact Us

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

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