Rudraksha Trust is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals, donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, and all those who engage with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information across our activities in animal welfare, social development, education, environmental protection, disaster relief, and other charitable missions.

1. About Us

Rudraksha Trust was established in 2025 and is headquartered at:

Shop No-6, Near Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, Chhachhrauli-Bilaspur Road, Village Chholi, Tehsil Bilaspur, District Yamunanagar, Haryana, India.

We are dedicated to animal welfare—especially the protection of rescued Desi cows and bulls—and to broader causes such as education, health, livelihood, startups, religion, and environmental sustainability.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, and other contact details.
• Donation Information: Details of donation amount, transaction ID, PAN (if applicable), organization details (for corporates/institutions), and payment method.
• Volunteer and Beneficiary Information: Contact and background information, preferences, skills, and other details needed for engagement.
• Photographs and Videos: Captured during events, campaigns, or service programs (with consent).
• Website Interaction Data: Collected via cookies or other tracking tools.

3. How We Use the Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Managing animal shelter operations and welfare programs.
• Processing donations and issuing receipts.
• Conducting outreach, program updates, and impact reporting.
• Providing education, healthcare, livelihood, and other services.
• Ensuring regulatory and legal compliance.
• Promoting awareness and fundraising efforts (with consent).
• Improving our services, systems, and online platforms.

4. Donations by Individuals, Corporates, and Institutions

Rudraksha Trust accepts contributions from individuals, corporate entities, and institutions in support of our mission.

4.1. Data Collected from Donors

• Individuals:
  
  • Name, email, phone, address
  • PAN (for tax exemption), donation amount, payment method
• Corporates/Institutions:
  
  • Organization name and contact person
  • Official contact details
  • PAN/GSTIN/CSR Registration (as applicable)
  • Donation purpose, amount, and payment details

4.2. Use of Donor Information

Donor data is used to:

• Acknowledge contributions and issue donation receipts
• Provide 80G certificates or other tax-related documents
• Share program updates and impact reports
• Maintain legal and financial records

4.3. Data Security and Sharing

• All donation transactions are securely processed.
• Rudraksha Trust does not store sensitive payment details like card numbers or CVVs.
• Donor information is never sold or shared for marketing purposes.
• Limited sharing may occur with:
  
  • Authorized personnel and finance teams
  • Payment gateways and auditors (under confidentiality)
  • Government/regulatory authorities (as legally required)

4.4. Donor Rights

Donors can:

• Request anonymity in public acknowledgments
• Access or update their donation history
• Withdraw consent for communications
• Request data deletion (where legally feasible)

4.5. Refund Policy

Donations are non-refundable. Exceptions (e.g., double payments) may be reviewed if raised within 7 business days. Approval is at the discretion of Rudraksha Trust.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate physical, digital, and managerial safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or loss of your information. While we strive for secure systems, no digital transmission or storage method is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
• File a complaint with the relevant data protection authority

Please contact us at [Insert Email] to exercise any of these rights.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website and communication materials may include links to third-party sites. Rudraksha Trust is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children’s Privacy

We take extra precautions to protect the personal information of children involved in our programs. Data from minors is collected with parental or guardian consent and used strictly for educational or welfare purposes.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy as needed. All changes will be posted on our official website with the revised effective date. Continued interaction with us after updates indicates your agreement to the revised terms.

11. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact:

Rudraksha Trust
Shop No-6, Near Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir,
Chhachhrauli-Bilaspur Road, Village Chholi,
Tehsil Bilaspur, District Yamunanagar, Haryana, India
Email: president@rudrakshatrust.org
Phone: 9698919396