Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

EBG Foundation (hereinafter called as "Foundation", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all individuals who visit our website, participate in Our Initiatives, register for events or make donations.

This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, stored, processed, and protected in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and related Indian data protection rules. By using this website, you signify your informed consent to these practices.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to fulfill our charitable objectives:

• Personal Identifiers: Full name, Email address, Phone number, and Residential address.
• Compliance Data: PAN card details or other identification (required for issuing 80G tax benefit receipts under the Income Tax Act).
• Donation Metadata: Amount, date, and transaction reference numbers. (Note: We do not store credit card/CVV numbers; these are handled by encrypted third-party payment gateways.)
• Event Data: Information provided during registration for specific Foundation programs or campaigns.

3. Purpose of Collection and Legal Basis

We process your data based on your explicit consent for the following:

• Processing donations and issuing statutory tax receipts.
• Managing registrations for specific Foundation events.
• Refund Management: To facilitate the return of funds if an event is cancelled.
• Regulatory compliance with the Ministry of Home Affairs (if applicable) and the Income Tax Department.

4. Data Protection and Security

The Foundation implements "Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures" as defined under the IT Act. This includes encryption, firewalls, and restricted access. However, as no internet transmission is 100% secure, the Foundation's liability is limited to maintaining industry-standard safeguards.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or trade your data. We only share information with:

• Payment Processors: To complete your transaction.
• Government Authorities: When required by law (e.g., filing donation statements).
• Verification Partners: To verify identity for high-value donations.

6. User Rights (DPDP Act Compliance)

Under the DPDP Act 2023, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a summary of personal data being processed.
• Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of data (subject to tax law retention requirements).
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time, which will stop further processing but not affect past transactions.