Effective Date: 28/08/2006
Antardrishti (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of visitors, donors, partners, and users of our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make use of our services, including online donations.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide us with:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Postal Address
- Organization / Company Name
- Donation Amount and Transaction Details
- Any information submitted through contact forms, registrations, event participation, or subscriptions
b. Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected information may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- Referring website
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Respond to inquiries and communication requests
- Process donations and issue receipts
- Send newsletters, updates, and event-related communications
- Maintain donor and beneficiary records
- Improve website performance and services
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze website traffic
- Understand visitor interactions
Users can choose to disable cookies through browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities.
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
Antardrishti does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third party. We may share your information only in the following cases:
- With trusted service providers such as payment gateways, email communication platforms, and IT service providers
- When required by law, legal process, court order, or government authority
- To protect the rights, safety, and property of Antardrishti and its stakeholders
5. Online Donation & Payment Security
All online donations made through our website are processed via secure third-party payment gateways. Antardrishti:
- Does not store debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking details
- Receives only transaction confirmation and donor details required for records and receipts
- Follows strict security practices to protect donor information
6. Data Protection and Security Measures
We adopt appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from:
- Unauthorized access
- Misuse
- Loss
- Alteration
- Disclosure
Despite best practices, no digital transmission is completely secure. Users share information at their own discretion.
7. Third-Party Website Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. Antardrishti is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review their privacy policies separately.
8. Children’s Privacy
Antardrishti does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If such data is identified, it will be deleted promptly.
9. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request corrections or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for non-essential communication
- Opt out of promotional emails at any time
Requests can be made by contacting us using the information below.
10. Data Retention Policy
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
- Comply with legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain donor and organizational records
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Antardrishti reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes implies acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact:
Antardrishti
📍 Registered Address:
Antardrishti,
35, Ashoka Enclave,
Dayalbag, Agra – 282005,
Uttar Pradesh, INDIA
📧 Email: drishti@antardrishti.org
🌐 Website: antardrishti.org