Privacy Policy

Sabhyata is grateful to all its supporters, including those who contribute time, material, or money to help us continue our work. Sabhyata maintains strict donor privacy policies to protect the integrity and privacy of personal information gathered from our supporters and visitors through all our communication channels, as well as from visitors to our website and mobile app who donate through them.

Sabhyata does not sell, exchange, or rent your personal information to any organization or individual. We will not divulge personal information to any other organization or individual other than what is necessary to transact, fulfill, and/or account for online donations that you have authorized.

We will only use your phone number and email address if we need to verify information, thank you for your contribution, ask for your opinion, request your assistance, or invite you to a special event.

What Information Do We Collect?

When you make a donation, attend an event, or volunteer with Sabhyata, we may ask for information such as your name, address, email address, phone number, and other relevant details.

Sabhyata uses cookies to facilitate authentication and personalization across our web systems. A cookie is a small amount of data sent to your web browser from a web server and stored on your computer’s hard drive. Sabhyata uses only anonymous information (such as IP address) to track how our online visitors use our website. This data is sometimes stored using cookies.

How Do We Use Your Information?

Sabhyata uses the personally identifiable information you provide about yourself to:

  • Process your donation

  • Send you a receipt for your donation

  • Send you a thank-you note for your donation or volunteering

  • Respond to your questions or comments about Sabhyata

  • Provide you with additional information about Sabhyata’s projects

  • Send you invitations for upcoming events that may interest you

Sabhyata uses non-identifying basic information (aggregate data) to analyze site usage and improve the content and design of the site. Sabhyata may share aggregate data, such as the number of event attendees, the number of volunteers, or the average donation amount, with sponsors and partners. These statistics will not include any personally identifiable information.

 

Security and Privacy

Our website has stringent security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control. Sabhyata will not use personal information in any way other than as described under the Terms & Conditions. Exceptions to this are limited to sharing personal information to cooperate with law enforcement officials when required.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of email updates by clicking the “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of each email or by contacting us directly.

Credit/Debit Card Security

Sabhyata is grateful for the donations that help us continue our valuable work. When you donate to Sabhyata online, your card information is secured; your credit card number is used only for that particular transaction and is not stored. If you allow us to store your credit card or bank information for future use, such as recurring donations, such information will be stored by the payment services financial institution. Sabhyata only uses financial institutions that adhere to industry standards for storing such information.

Is My Donation Secure?

Absolutely. The security and confidentiality of your information are our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology to protect your information and provide a safe and secure environment for online donations.

Is My Donation Tax-Deductible?

Yes, it is. All cash gifts to Sabhyata are tax-deductible under 80G. Sabhyata is also FCRA certified to receive foreign currency funds. To claim tax exemption, please keep the donation receipt as your official record.

A donation receipt will be sent to you at the email address you provided while making donations, as soon as your donation is processed.

No Liability

Our website may contain links to other websites that may collect identifiable information about you. Sabhyata cannot ensure the privacy practices of other sites and is not responsible for any damages resulting from them.

Refund Policy

Refunds will be entertained for unintended donations.

Send an email to info@jansharnam.org stating the reason for the request. You are also required to send the original receipt you received from Sabhyata to its office address.

Your Consent

By using the website or by providing your information, you consent to the collection and use of the information you disclose on the website in accordance with this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by it.

For any questions or comments about these Terms & Conditions or to update any personally identifiable information on our website, please contact us by sending an email to info@jansharnam.org.

Sabhyata reserves the right to change the Privacy Policy at any time. To ensure you are aware of any changes, please review this policy periodically.