Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Who We Are

Jana Vidya Foundation ("we," "our," or "the Foundation") is a registered education NGO based in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India (211001). Our website address is https://www.janavidya.org.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Donation Information: Name, email address, phone number, PAN (for 80G receipts), and payment details when you make a donation via bank transfer or UPI.
  • Volunteer Information: Name, email, phone number, skills, and availability when you register as a volunteer through our Get Involved page.
  • Contact Form Data: Name, email, and message content when you use our contact form.
  • Website Analytics: Anonymous usage data such as pages visited, browser type, and device type to improve our website experience.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Process donations and issue 80G tax exemption receipts
  • Coordinate volunteer placements and training
  • Respond to inquiries and partnership requests
  • Send updates about our programs (only with your consent)
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Data Protection

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. Bank account details and UPI information are not stored on our website. Donation records are maintained securely as required by Indian tax regulations and the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information with:

  • Government authorities when required by law (such as income tax filings related to 80G receipts)
  • Auditors for our annual compliance and transparency reporting

Your Rights

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), you have the right to:

  • Access and review the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Withdraw consent for communications at any time

Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies for basic functionality. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Analytics cookies, if used, collect anonymous, aggregated data only.

Grievance Officer

In accordance with the DPDPA 2023, our Grievance Officer can be contacted for any privacy-related concerns:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.