Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Shri Sudhanshu Ji Shikshan Sansthan ("the Sansthan", "we", "us", or "our") is a not-for-profit trust engaged in educational, social, and charitable work. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, contact us, volunteer with us, or make a donation to us. By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
Details submitted through contact, enquiry, or volunteer forms
Donation and payment details (processed through our payment partners)
Any message, feedback, or document you choose to share with us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

IP address, browser type, device information, and general location
Pages visited, time spent, and referring website
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

3. How We Use Information

To respond to enquiries, requests, and correspondence
To process and acknowledge donations, and issue receipts where applicable
To keep you informed about our programmes, events, and activities
To improve our website, services, and outreach
To comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or reporting obligations
To maintain the security and proper functioning of our website

4. Donations & Payments

Online donations are processed through secure third-party payment gateways. We do not store your full card, UPI, or net-banking credentials on our servers. Payment information is handled directly by our payment processing partners in accordance with their own security standards and privacy practices.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and improve overall experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some parts of the website may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only:

With trusted service providers who assist us (e.g. payment gateways, hosting, email services), bound by confidentiality obligations
When required by law, court order, or government authority
To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Sansthan, our beneficiaries, or the public
With your explicit consent, for any other purpose

7. Data Security

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

8. Children's Privacy

As an educational institution, we may collect limited information related to students for administrative and academic purposes, always in coordination with parents or guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our public website without appropriate parental or institutional consent.

9. Your Rights & Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information
You may opt out of promotional or newsletter communications at any time
You may withdraw consent previously given, subject to legal or contractual limits

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out using the contact details below.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by applicable law, accounting, or reporting obligations.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

12. Changes To This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Organisation: Shri Sudhanshu Ji Shikshan Sansthan
Via our Contact Us page