Privacy Policy

The **Bluzon Foundation** and **Nohari Vivekananda Rural Development Center (NVRDC)** respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data we collect. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with us, whether through donations, volunteering, or visiting our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following categories:

• **Personal Identification Data:** Name, email address, postal address, and phone number, collected when you make a donation, sign up for a newsletter, or contact us.
• **Financial Data (Donors):** Donation amounts, transaction dates, and bank details (for NEFT/RTGS transfers). We **do not store** full credit card or debit card details for online transactions; these are handled securely by third-party payment processors.
• **Volunteer/Partner Data:** Professional background, skills, and areas of interest when applying to volunteer or partner with us.
• **Usage Data:** Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages viewed, collected via standard web analytics tools (like Google Analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data strictly for purposes related to our mission and operations:

• **Processing Donations:** To process and acknowledge your donations, and to issue **80G Income Tax deduction receipts**.
• **Communication:** To provide you with updates on our programs, newsletters, and events, or to respond to your specific inquiries.
• **Program Management:** To manage volunteer records, coordinate program logistics, and track impact.
• **Legal & Compliance:** To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, particularly those related to our non-profit status in India.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third parties. We will only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• **Service Providers:** With trusted third parties who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, email delivery, website hosting). These partners are obligated to protect your data and are forbidden from using it for their own purposes.
• **Legal Requirements:** When required by law, court order, or governmental authority (e.g., for financial audits or compliance).

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from accidental loss, unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. This includes secured servers, encrypted data transmission (SSL), and restricted access to donor records.

5. Donor Acknowledgment Policy

Unless you explicitly request to remain anonymous, we may publicly acknowledge your support in our annual reports or on our website (listing names only, not donation amounts). If you wish to be an **anonymous donor**, please ensure you clearly state this when making your donation or contact us directly.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• **Access** the personal data we hold about you.
• **Request Correction** of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• **Request Deletion** of your data, subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements (especially for financial records).
• **Opt-Out** of our communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us directly:

Note: As we operate under the registered society NVRDC, references to "we," "us," and "our" include both the Bluzon Foundation and NOHARI VIVEKANANDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER.