Privacy Policy

Donor Privacy Policy

Gaurannga Institute for Vedic Education (GIVE) respects your privacy and handles personal data in accordance with Indian data protection laws including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and relevant guidelines under Rule 4 of the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

1. Data We Collect

   We collect only such personal data as is necessary to process donations and comply with applicable laws, including:

   • Full Name
   • Email and Phone Number
   • Postal Address
   • PAN (mandatory for 80G)
   • Transaction Details (via secure gateways)
2. Purpose of Collection

   Your data is collected and used for:

   • Generating donation receipts and 80G certificates
   • Communicating updates and newsletters (optional)
   • Statutory and compliance reporting
   • Monthly mandate processing (if applicable)
3. Consent and Opt-Out

   By submitting your data, you consent to its use for lawful purposes as mentioned above. You may opt-out of non-statutory communication at any time.

4. Data Security & Storage
   • We implement secure server architecture, encrypted payment gateways, and limited-access data storage.
   • We do not store card details or sensitive financial information on our servers.
5. Disclosure

   We do not share your information except with:

   • Authorized payment processors
   • Statutory/government authorities upon legal demand
   • Internal auditors for regulatory compliance
6. Retention

   Donor data is retained for a minimum of 8 financial years as per Indian accounting norms.

7. Your Rights

   You may request correction or deletion of data (subject to legal retention) by emailing us at:contact@givegita.com