Your Privacy Matters
Transparent data practices. Your trust is the foundation of our work, and protecting your personal information is non-negotiable.
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Privacy at a Glance
Our commitment to your data, summarized
Never Sold
We don't sell, trade, or rent your personal information to anyone.
Encrypted Storage
Industry-standard security measures protect your data at rest.
Your Rights
Access, correct, delete, or export your data at any time.
Transparent Cookies
Full disclosure of every cookie we use and why.
Mata Dhanpati Devi Charitable Trust ("we," "our," or "us") 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 interact with our services.
Overview
This Privacy Policy applies to your use of any of our services, including our website (matadhanpatidevi.com), donation portals, volunteer applications, and any related services we may offer.
By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.
We comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India), the SPDI Rules 2011, and applicable provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. For international donors, we also respect GDPR principles where applicable.
Information We Collect
When you donate, volunteer, sign up as a member, or contact us, you may voluntarily provide:
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate geographic location (city/country level)
- Browser type, version, and language
- Device information (OS, screen resolution)
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring website addresses
- Click patterns and navigation paths (via analytics tools)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Process & acknowledge donations — including issuing receipts and 80G certificates
- Issue tax exemption certificates for eligible donations under Section 80G
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send periodic updates, newsletters, and impact reports (only with your consent)
- Process volunteer and membership applications
- Improve our website, programs, and services through aggregated analytics
- Comply with legal obligations (audit, taxation, regulatory reporting)
- Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized transactions
We will never use your data for marketing purposes without your explicit, prior consent. You can opt out of any communications at any time.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Encrypted storage of sensitive data (passwords, payment info)
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Secure backup procedures with offsite storage
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You share information at your own risk.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information. We honour all of them at no cost to you:
Right to Access
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectify
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Opt-Out
Unsubscribe from marketing & non-essential comms
Data Portability
Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Right to Restrict
Limit how we process your information
To exercise any of these rights, email us at mddct2006@gmail.com with subject "Data Request". We respond within 30 days at no cost.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years without verifiable parental consent. Our educational programs collect student information only with explicit consent from parents or legal guardians.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us immediately at mddct2006@gmail.com, and we will take steps to delete the information promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.
When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify registered users via email (where applicable)
- Display a prominent notice on our homepage for at least 14 days
Your continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Our Privacy Team
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about how we handle your information, please reach out to our Privacy Team:
Privacy & Data Protection
Mata Dhanpati Devi Charitable Trust