Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03-August-2026

At Bhandari Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you share with us through our website and related services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

When you contact us, volunteer, donate, subscribe to our newsletter, or fill out any form on our website, we may collect:

Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Postal Address
Donation Details (if applicable)
Any other information voluntarily provided by you

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect:

IP Address
Browser Type
Device Information
Operating System
Pages Visited
Date & Time of Visit
Website Usage Statistics

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected may be used to:

Respond to your enquiries.
Process donations securely.
Manage volunteer registrations.
Send newsletters and updates (only if subscribed).
Improve our website and user experience.
Conduct research and reporting for our social initiatives.
Comply with applicable legal requirements.

We use your information solely for purposes related to the activities and mission of Bhandari Foundation.

3. Donations

If you donate through our website, your payment is processed using secure payment gateways.

Bhandari Foundation does not store your debit card, credit card, banking, or payment credentials on its servers.

Payment information is handled directly by trusted third-party payment service providers.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

Improve website performance
Remember user preferences
Analyse website traffic
Enhance user experience

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly.

5. Information Sharing

We respect your privacy.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Information may only be shared:

When required by law.
With trusted service providers assisting in website operations or payment processing.
To protect our legal rights or comply with legal obligations.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those websites. We encourage users to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Bhandari Foundation is committed to protecting children’s privacy.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without the consent of their parent, guardian, or authorized representative where applicable.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our website, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

9. Your Rights

You may request to:

Access your personal information.
Correct inaccurate information.
Update your information.
Request deletion of your personal data, where legally permissible.
Withdraw consent for communications at any time.

To make any such request, please contact us using the details below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Bhandari Foundation may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational practices, or website functionality.

The updated version will be published on this page with the revised Effective Date.