Privacy Policy

ASIFHINDUSTANII Foundation operates at the intersection of on-ground civic action and digital storytelling to drive measurable behavioral change at scale. This policy applies to all information collected through our website, donation forms, volunteer registration, and related communications.

Information you provide directly:

• Name, email address, phone number, and city — via contact, volunteer, or donation forms
• Payment information — processed securely via Razorpay or PayPal (we do not store card details)
• Messages or feedback — when you contact us via email or website forms
• Social media interactions — when you tag or message us on Instagram or YouTube

Information collected automatically:

• Browser type, device type, and IP address via Google Analytics
• Pages visited, time spent on site, and referral source
• Cookies for website functionality and analytics

• To process your donation and issue payment receipts and tax certificates
• To register and coordinate volunteer participation in our drives and events
• To respond to your queries, feedback, or support requests
• To send newsletters and impact updates (only if you opt in)
• To improve our website, programs, and outreach based on analytics
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations under Indian law
• To document and share our civic work through digital storytelling content

We share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• Payment processors — Razorpay and PayPal, solely to complete your donation
• Email service providers — to send receipts, confirmations, and newsletters
• Google Analytics — anonymised usage data only, for website performance
• Government authorities — if legally required under Indian law
• Auditors and accountants — for NGO compliance and financial reporting only

All third-party processors are bound by data protection agreements and may not use your data for their own marketing purposes.

• Essential cookies — required for the website to function correctly
• Analytics cookies — Google Analytics to understand visitor behaviour
• Preference cookies — to remember your display and language settings

You can disable cookies at any time in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.

• Donor records — 7 years (required by Indian tax and compliance law)
• Volunteer records — 3 years from last activity
• Contact form submissions — 1 year
• Website analytics — 26 months (Google Analytics standard)

After the retention period ends, your data is securely deleted or anonymised.

• Right to Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Deletion — request deletion of data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Right to Opt Out — unsubscribe from newsletters or communications at any time
• Right to Withdraw Consent — withdraw previously given consent at any time

• SSL (HTTPS) encryption across our entire website
• Razorpay PCI-DSS compliant processing — we never store card or bank credentials
• Password-protected admin access to CMS and database
• Regular security scans and plugin updates
• Staff data access strictly on a need-to-know basis

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites including Instagram, YouTube, and partner organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.