Privacy Policy
At Animal Welfare Trust, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, and disclose information obtained via our website and donation portal. The policy also explains your choices regarding personal data and our security practices.
1. Introduction
We respect your privacy and are responsible for handling your personal information. This privacy policy applies to all data we collect from you when you interact with our website. Subscribe to our newsletter, register an account, or make a donation. By using our website or providing personal data to us, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of data:
A. Personal Identification Information
Basic Information: Name, address, email, and phone number.
Payment Information: Credit/debit card details or bank information processed securely via our payment gateway.
Account Information: Username and password when you register an account.
B. Non-Personal Identification Information
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, and device identification.
Usage Data: Details of how you use our website, including pages visited, link clicks, and the time and duration of visits.
C. Donation-Related Information
Transaction Data: amount donated, date and time of donation, and transaction references.
Communication Data: Messages or details provided when contacting us regarding donation-related queries.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including
A. To Provide and Improve Our Services
Service Delivery: Process donations securely, personalize communication, and manage your account.
Website Improvement: Analyze user behavior to improve website functionality, design, and content.
B. To Communicate With You
Customer Support: Respond to queries, feedback, and donation-related issues through email, phone, or other designated channels.
Marketing Communications: Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials related to our animal welfare initiatives. (You may opt out of these communications at any time.)
C. To Comply With Legal Obligations
Regulatory Requirements: Maintain records required by law and ensure necessary compliance in tracking donations for regulatory oversight.
Fraud Prevention: Monitor and investigate unusual or suspicious activity for the safety and security of our website and donors.
D. For Research and Analysis
Data Analytics: Perform analytics to understand trends and user preferences to enhance our outreach and improve the overall user experience.
4. Legal Basis for Data Processing
Under applicable Indian data protection laws, the processing of your personal data is justified by:
Consent: You provide personal information voluntarily when using our website.
Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill the services requested by you, including payment processing and donations.
Legal Obligation: Certain aspects of personal data processing are required under law.
Legitimate Business Interests: We may process information to improve our services, drive engagement, and securely manage the website.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
A. With Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website and processing donations. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it solely for the purposes we outline.
B. For Legal Compliance and Protection
Law Enforcement: We may disclose personal information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Trust, our users, or others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will ensure that any transferee provides a similar level of data protection.
C. With Your Consent
We will not share or sell your personal data to third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data:
For as Long as Needed: Retaining data for the duration of your account existence or as long as necessary to provide you the requested services.
For Legal Requirements: Keeping records for a reasonable period to comply with applicable laws or resolve disputes.
For Research Purposes: Anonymized data may be used for research and analysis to improve our services over time.
7. Security of Your Information
The Trust takes the security of your personal data seriously and employs industry-standard security measures, including
Encryption: Secure data transmission through HTTPS and encryption protocols.
Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
Regular Audits: Conducting periodic reviews of our data handling practices and security infrastructure.
While we strive to protect your personal data, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage method is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Under applicable laws, you have rights with respect to your personal data, including
Access and Update: You may request access to the personal data we hold and update inaccurate information.
Data Deletion: Subject to legal or regulatory obligations, you may request deletion of your personal data.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following unsubscribe instructions in emails or by contacting us directly.
Object to Processing: Certain circumstances allow you to object to or restrict our processing of your personal data. Please contact us to discuss your options.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email or phone number provided below.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
A. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather usage data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help us.
Remember your preferences and login details.
Track aggregate user behavior for analytical purposes.
Personalize content and advertisements based on your interests.
B. Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookie settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience or certain functionalities on our website.
10. International Data Transfers
Any personal data provided by you may be processed outside of India, where data protection laws may differ. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses with data transfer partners.
11. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not under our control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external websites or services. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or via email. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Animal Welfare Trust
Email: awtranchi@gmail.com
Phone: +91 6203585877
Address: Near Tang Tang Toli Primary School, School Rajadera Panchayat, Angara, Ranchi, Jharkhand 835103
Your trust and confidence are important to us, and we are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of your personal information.