Privacy Policy

devəliSH One Foundation (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, volunteer, donate, or engage with our environmental and social welfare programs across India.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Identity Data: Name, date of birth, gender, PAN (only for 80G receipts).
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, mailing address.
• Financial Data: Donation history, payment method details (processed via Razorpay – we do not store full card details).
• Volunteer Data: Areas of interest, availability, skills, and motivation statements.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies when you interact with our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for legitimate purposes related to our mission:

• To process donations and issue 80G tax exemption certificates (under Section 80G, Unique Reg. No. AALCD5836DF20261).
• To register and coordinate volunteers for environmental conservation (tree planting, clean water projects, waste management) and social welfare activities (education, healthcare, poverty alleviation).
• To send newsletters, impact reports, and updates about our projects (with your consent).
• To respond to inquiries submitted via our contact forms or email.
• To comply with legal obligations under the Companies Act, 2013 and Income Tax Act, 1961.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / Indian Law)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the context. Generally, we rely on:

• Consent: When you sign up for newsletters or volunteer opportunities.
• Contractual necessity: When you make a donation or register for an event.
• Legal obligation: For financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Legitimate interests: To improve our programs and communicate with supporters.

For Indian residents, we comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the SPDI Rules, 2011.

4. Sharing Your Information

We never sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Razorpay (payment gateway), Google Workspace (email/document storage), Google Apps Script (to store form data in Sheets) – all bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of devəliSH One Foundation, our supporters, or the public.
• Partner NGOs: Only with your explicit consent for joint initiatives (e.g., tree planting drives with local partners).

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, firewalls, and restricted access to personal data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, you acknowledge that you provide it at your own risk.

6. Retention of Data

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law (e.g., financial records for 6 years under Indian tax laws). Donor and volunteer records are kept for 7 years to comply with audit requirements (CIN: U88900UP2025NPL220764).

7. Your Rights (depending on your location)

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (for EU/UK citizens).

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@develishngo.in or write to our registered address.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to analyze traffic and improve user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Third-party services (like YouTube videos embedded on our site) may also set cookies.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our programs are designed for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., Razorpay, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date. Significant changes will be notified via email or a notice on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

devəliSH One Foundation
Bharat Lal, Ramva Pur Dakahi, Post Katra,
Police Station Ikauna, District Shrawasti,
Uttar Pradesh, India – 271805
Email: info@develishngo.in
Phone: +91 9721061660

This Privacy Policy complies with the Indian Information Technology Act, 2000 (and SPDI Rules, 2011), and respects GDPR principles for our international supporters.