Privacy Policy Bhartiya Ekta Foundation Effective Date: March 2026 | Last Updated: March 2026

Bhartiya Ekta Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “us”, or “the Foundation”) is a registered public charitable trust established in May 2025 under the Trust Deed executed by Smt. Sunita Devi. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with the highest standards of transparency, security, and respect, in line with our core belief that “All Lives Have Equal Value.”

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website (www.bhartiyaektafoundation.in or any associated domains), make donations, volunteer, or interact with us. It is governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000 (including SPDI Rules), the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), and other applicable Indian laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, PAN card details (for 80G receipts), and any other details you voluntarily provide through contact forms, donation forms, or volunteer registration.
  • Donation-Related Information: Payment details (processed securely via third-party gateways such as Razorpay, PayU, or bank transfers). We do not store your credit/debit card numbers or CVV.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and cookies (for website analytics and user experience).
  • Sensitive Information (only when voluntarily provided): Details related to health camps, beneficiary support, or other charitable activities (collected with explicit consent and used solely for programme implementation).

We collect only the minimum data necessary for our charitable objectives.

2. Purpose of Collection and Use

Your data is used strictly for the following legitimate purposes aligned with our Trust Deed objectives:

  • Processing donations and issuing tax receipts (12A/80G).
  • Responding to inquiries, feedback, or volunteer requests.
  • Sending updates, newsletters, event invitations, and impact reports (with your consent).
  • Implementing our programmes (education, health camps, nutritious meals, shelters for the homeless, women’s empowerment, etc.).
  • Improving our website, ensuring security, and complying with legal obligations (including FCRA, Income Tax, and anti-terror funding laws).

We do not sell, rent, or commercially exploit your data in any manner.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We share your information only in the following limited cases:

  • With trusted payment processors and banks for donation processing.
  • With government authorities when required by law (e.g., for tax or regulatory compliance).
  • With programme partners or service providers (under strict confidentiality agreements) for delivering charitable activities (data is anonymised wherever possible).
  • Never with third parties for marketing or unrelated purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies to make the website function smoothly and analytical cookies (with consent) to understand visitor behaviour. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security safeguards (encryption, access controls, secure servers) to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention and Erasure

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes mentioned above or as required by law. You may request erasure of your data at any time (subject to legal obligations).

7. Your Rights as Data Principal

Under applicable law, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or update your information.
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
  • Request erasure or restriction of processing.
  • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.
  • Lodge a grievance (see below).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

8. Grievance Redressal

We have appointed a Grievance Officer to address any concerns regarding your personal data:

Grievance Officer Secretary Bhartiya Ekta Foundation Vill-Ganzutoli, PO-Tainsar, PS-Simdega, Kinbira, Simdega, Taisera, Jharkhand – 835223

Email: secretary@bhartiyaektafoundation.in (or use the Contact Us form on our website)

We will acknowledge and resolve your grievance within the timelines prescribed under the DPDPA.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., payment gateways). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

Bhartiya Ekta Foundation
Registered Office: Vill-Ganzutoli, PO-Tainsar, PS-Simdega, Kinbira, Simdega, Taisera, Jharkhand – 835223

Email: privacy@bhartiyaektafoundation.in
Website: www.bhartiyaektafoundation.in

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting Bhartiya Ekta Foundation with your support and information. Together, we are building a more equal and compassionate India.

Sunita Devi
Founder & Chairperson
Bhartiya Ekta Foundation