Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 5, 2026

Introduction

Shri Vachharaj Charitable Trust ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is handled when you visit our website. Our website serves as a portal to facilitate donations, and we do not store any personal or payment information on our servers. All donation data is processed and maintained by our secure third-party payment service provider.

Information We Collect

Information Entered by You

When you use our donation form, you will be asked to provide:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Donation amount
  • Optional message

Important: This information is transmitted directly to our payment service provider and is not stored on our website servers. All donation records and personal information are securely maintained by the payment gateway.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses

How Your Information is Used

The information you provide through our donation form is used by our payment service provider for:

  • Processing your donation transaction
  • Sending donation receipts and confirmation
  • Maintaining donation records for tax and accounting purposes
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring transaction security

Since we do not store your personal information, any future communication or inquiries would be handled through the payment gateway's records or through direct contact with us.

Payment Processing

Our website acts as a facilitator for donations. All payment transactions and data management are handled entirely by our secure third-party payment service provider. When you submit the donation form:

  • Your information is transmitted directly to the payment gateway
  • We do not store any payment details or personal information on our website
  • All data is encrypted and secured by the payment service provider
  • Payment processing complies with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS)

The payment service provider maintains all donation records, receipts, and donor information in accordance with their privacy policy and security standards.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website and processing donations
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Since we do not store personal information or donation data on our website, all data retention is managed by our payment service provider. They retain donation records as required by applicable tax, accounting, and legal regulations. For information about how long your data is retained, please refer to the payment service provider's privacy policy.

Your Rights

Regarding your donation information managed by the payment service provider, you have the right to:

  • Access your donation records and personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and regulatory requirements)
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, you may need to contact the payment service provider directly, or you can reach out to us and we will assist you in forwarding your request.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Shree Vachharaj Education Charitable Trust

Chhatrava, Gujarat, India

Email: ranjitaata@gmail.com

Phone: +91 98765 43210

Your Consent

By using our website and making donations, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.