Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 15, 2025
Pleach India Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a non-profit organization committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal information of our supporters, donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data across our services — including our website www.pleachindia.org, subdomains, donation platforms, email communications, event registrations, and official social media channels (“Services”).
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please do not use our Services.
This Policy applies to all users of our Services, including donors, volunteers, participants, visitors, and applicants, whether the interaction is online or offline.
We may collect the following categories of personal information either directly from you or automatically when you engage with our Services:
A. Personal Information- Full Name
- Email Address
- Postal Address
- Phone Number
- Date of Birth (when applicable)
- Government-issued ID (in specific use-cases)
- Payment instrument details (UPI, debit/credit cards, net banking)
- Transaction history (amount, date, method)
- Browser type, IP address, device information
- Pages visited, clickstream data, search terms
- Cookie identifiers and preferences
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health records, biometric data, children’s data) unless necessary for specific services (e.g., youth engagement programs) and with consent. For minors, we collect information only with parental/guardian consent where required by law.
We use the data collected for the following purposes:
- To provide services such as donations, newsletters, or event participation
- To personalize your experience across our platforms
- To improve website functionality and user engagement
- To process financial transactions securely
- To contact you regarding updates, campaigns, or feedback
- To comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
- For internal research, audits, and operational purposes
We process personal data based on:
- Your consent
- Our legitimate interests in furthering our non-profit mission
- Legal obligations under applicable law
- Contractual necessity, where applicable
Your personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption, firewalls, and role-based access controls, to protect data from unauthorized access or disclosure. Our systems are periodically reviewed and updated to maintain data integrity and security.
We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar tools to:
- Monitor and analyze site traffic
- Customize content and user experience
- Measure the effectiveness of outreach and campaigns
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may impact certain site functionalities.
Our website and services may include links to or integrations with third-party sites (e.g., Facebook, Google, YouTube, payment gateways). When you interact with these platforms:
- Their privacy policies apply, not ours.
- We are not responsible for how these third parties collect, use, or secure your data.
- You are encouraged to review their privacy policies before using their services.
Examples include:
- Payment Providers: Razorpay, PayU
- Social Media Platforms: Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube
- Analytics and Marketing Tools: Google Analytics, Meta Pixel
Our services are not primarily directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental/guardian consent. If we become aware that such data has been collected without consent, we will delete it promptly.
Depending on the applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Access, update, or correct your personal information
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request deletion or restriction of your data
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
We may update this Policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. Revisions will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your data, you may contact:
Pleach India Foundation
Email: info@pleachindia.org
Phone: +91 99591 26475
Website: www.pleachindia.org