Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12 March 2026

Almawakening Foundation is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with applicable laws

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

• a. name
• b. email address
• c. phone number
• d. postal address
• e. organization affiliation
• f. information submitted through forms

Donation related information may include donor details and transaction references. Payment card information is processed by payment gateway providers and not stored by the Foundation.

Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data may be automatically collected.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data may be used for:

• a. processing donations
• b. volunteer coordination
• c. responding to inquiries
• d. communicating about programs and initiatives
• e. improving Website functionality
• f. compliance with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing may occur based on:

• a. user consent
• b. legitimate interests of the Foundation
• c. compliance with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

The Foundation does not sell personal data.

Information may be shared with:

• a. payment processor
• b. IT and hosting providers
• c. analytics providers
• d. government authorities where required by law

Service providers are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.

5. Cross Border Data Transfers

Data may be processed on servers located outside India through trusted service providers. The Foundation will ensure such processing complies with applicable data protection laws.

6. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organizational safeguards are implemented to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or storage system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

Personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary for operational purposes, donor management, volunteer coordination, and legal compliance.

8. Cookies

The Website may use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze Website traffic, and remember preferences. Users may disable cookies through browser settings.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age without parental supervision. The Foundation does not knowingly collect personal data from children without consent.

10. User Rights

Subject to applicable law, users may request:

• a. access to personal data
• b. correction of inaccurate information
• c. deletion of personal data where legally permissible
• d. withdrawal of consent
• e. nomination of another individual to exercise rights in accordance with applicable law

11. Grievance Redressal

Users may contact the Foundation regarding privacy concerns.

Grievance Officer Almawakening Foundation