Privacy Policy

Introduction
Welcome to the website of Aashiyaan Foundation (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit https://aashiyaanfoundation.org/ (“Website”), including pages such as /donate/ and /sponsor-monthly/. By using or accessing the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Information you provide directly:

When you donate or sponsor monthly via the Website, you may provide your name, contact details (email address, postal address, phone number), payment information (e.g., card or bank details through our payment processor), billing address, and any other information you choose to submit.
When you contact us (via forms, email, phone) we may collect the information you provide.

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, time/date of visit, referring URLs, and other usage data.
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect this data and to enhance your experience, track site usage, and administer the Website.

Use of Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:

To process your donations and sponsorships and send you receipts, confirmations, acknowledgements or newsletters.
To communicate with you about our programmes, events, updates, and other offerings (if you have opted in, or as permitted under applicable law).
To administer, operate, maintain, and improve the Website, including internal analytics and metrics.
To comply with legal or regulatory obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
To protect our rights, the rights of our users, and others (for example, to detect fraud or misuse).

With service providers and payment processors who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., processing donations, sending emails, managing data). These parties are authorised to use your information only as necessary to provide these services to us.
In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganisation or sale of all or a portion of our assets (in which case your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity).
If required by law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property or safety of our users or others.
With your explicit consent.

Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information you provide from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that you provide your personal information at your own risk.
International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and stored at destinations outside your country of residence (for example, to service providers or servers located in other countries). By using the Website, you consent to such transfers.
Retention of Data
We retain your personal information for as long as needed to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Among other factors, we will consider the purposes for which the information was collected, and whether we are subject to statutory retention obligations.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage information on our Website. You may set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that some parts of the Website may not function properly if you disable cookies.
We typically use cookies for:

Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
The right to correct or update your personal information.
The right to delete your personal information (subject to certain exceptions).
The right to restrict or object to our processing of your personal information.
The right to withdraw your consent at any time (to the extent processing is based on your consent).
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We may ask you to verify your identity before acting on your request.

Children’s Privacy
The Website is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. If you believe we might have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us.
Links to Other Sites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any such sites before providing your information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above will be revised. We will notify you of material changes (for example via email or a prominent notice on the Website). Your continued use of the Website after those changes indicates your acceptance of the changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data-practices, please contact:
Aashiyaan Foundation
Address: AASHIYAAN FOUNDATION, Land No. 1145, Zanu – Huka Rd, opp. Navchetan Leuva Patel Vadi, Kathwada, Zanu, Gujarat 382433
Email: info@aashiyaanfoundation.org
Phone:+919924241962
We will aim to respond to your request within a reasonable period.