Effective Date: July 4, 2025
At **PANJARPOLE GORAKSHAN SANSTHA PANVEL**, we are deeply committed to the welfare of cows and the trust of our supporters. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect any information you provide to us through our website. We believe in transparency and assure you that your privacy is of utmost importance to us.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect information that is necessary for us to operate our Gaushala, manage donations, and communicate with our supporters. The types of information we may collect include:
- Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, postal address, and phone number, primarily collected when you make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us through our forms.
- Donation Information: When you make a donation, we collect details related to your transaction, such as the amount donated and the date. Please note that we do NOT store your credit card or sensitive financial information directly on our servers. All payment processing is handled by secure, third-party payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe, etc.) that are compliant with industry standards like PCI DSS.
- Usage Data: We may collect non-personally identifiable information about how you interact with our website. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools (like Google Analytics) and is used to improve our website's functionality and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To process your donations and provide you with donation receipts and acknowledgements.
- To communicate with you regarding your donations, our activities, updates on cow welfare, and important announcements (if you have opted in to receive such communications).
- To improve our website, services, and outreach efforts by understanding how our visitors use our site.
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests.
- To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements in India.
3. Data Security: Your Information is Safe with Us
We understand the importance of protecting your personal and donation information. We employ a comprehensive set of security measures to safeguard the data we collect, ensuring it is stored safely and protected against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our website is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
- Secure Servers: Our website and data are hosted on secure servers with robust firewall protection and regular security updates.
- Access Control: Access to your personal information is strictly limited to authorized personnel who require it to perform their duties (e.g., processing donations, sending communications).
- Regular Security Audits: We conduct periodic security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and address potential weaknesses in our systems.
- Data Minimization: We only collect information that is absolutely necessary for our stated purposes.
- Employee Training: Our staff is regularly trained on data privacy and security best practices to ensure they handle your information responsibly.
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
4. No Sharing or Selling of Your Information
We unequivocally state that we do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to any third parties. Your trust is paramount, and we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your data.
We may share non-personally identifiable, aggregated data (e.g., number of website visitors, total donations received) for analytical or reporting purposes, but this data will not identify you individually.
The only exceptions to this policy are:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may use reputable third-party services for essential functions such as payment processing (as mentioned above) or email communication. These providers are carefully selected and are obligated by contract to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we provide it.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your information: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct your information: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Opt-out of communications: If you receive our newsletters or other communications, you can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions provided in the email or by contacting us directly.
- Withdraw Consent: If we have collected and processed your personal information with your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
PANJARPOLE GORAKSHAN SANSTHA PANVEL
panvelgoshala@gmail.com
+91 9820559538
Thank you for your trust and support in our mission to care for our beloved cows.
