At Annai Anbukarangal Women’s Charitable Trust (Empowering women), we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and security of our donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you visit our website (https://annaianbukarangal.org/) or engage with our initiatives.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to fulfill our mission, process donations, and communicate effectively with our supporters.

  • Personal Information: When you make a donation, sign up to volunteer, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and postal address.

  • Donation & Tax Information: For processing financial contributions and issuing tax exemption receipts (e.g., 80G receipts), we may collect your Permanent Account Number (PAN) and payment transaction details. (Note: We do not store your credit card or bank account passwords; these are processed securely by our third-party payment gateways).

  • Non-Personal Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect standard log data, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, to help us improve our website’s user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is strictly used to support our charitable objectives. We use your data to:

  • Process and acknowledge your donations securely.

  • Issue official receipts and tax-exemption certificates.

  • Send you updates on our campaigns, impact reports, and upcoming events (only if you have opted in).

  • Respond to your inquiries, volunteer applications, or feedback.

  • Maintain internal records as required by the laws of India governing charitable trusts.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your trust in us. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share necessary details with trusted third-party partners (such as secure payment gateways or email delivery services) who assist us in operating our website and processing donations. These partners are strictly bound by confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, government request, or court order to comply with statutory regulations.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies

Our website may use “cookies” to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over the personal information you share with us:

  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our mailing lists at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.

  • Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you or ask us to correct any inaccuracies.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us:

  • Email: annaianbukarangaltrust2026@gmail.com

  • Phone: +91 99624 40258

  • Address: Annai Anbukarangal Women’s Charitable Trust, No: 18/45, Somasundaram 1st Street, Ayanavaram,
    Chennai – 600 023.

  • Website: https://annaianbukarangal.org/contact-us/