Privacy Policy

United for Society Charitable Trust ("we", "our", "the Trust") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe when you visit unitedforsociety.com or interact with us in any way.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal details — name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you fill a donation form, contact form, or volunteer registration.
• Financial information — payment details submitted during donations are processed securely by our payment partners (Razorpay / Stripe). We do not store card numbers or banking credentials on our servers.
• PAN card details — collected solely for the purpose of issuing 80G tax-exemption receipts, as required under Indian income tax law.
• Usage data — browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected automatically for analytics.
• Communications — any message you send us via the contact form or email.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To process donations and issue receipts and 80G certificates.
• To respond to your queries and communicate about our programmes.
• To send updates, newsletters, and event information — only if you have opted in.
• To improve our website and services based on usage patterns.
• To fulfil legal obligations under Indian law, including reporting to the Income Tax Department and relevant regulatory authorities.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses HTTPS encryption. Sensitive financial transactions are handled by PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Payment processors (Razorpay, Stripe) solely to complete transactions.
• Government authorities when required by law (e.g., FCRA reporting, Income Tax filings).
• Service providers who assist in operating our website or delivering communications, bound by confidentiality agreements.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some parts of the site may not function correctly without them.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, write to us at info@unitedforsociety.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

For any privacy-related concerns, please contact: