Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 6, 2025
Organization Name: Foundation for Youth Web
Address: Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – 190008
Email: contact@foundationforyouthweb.in
Phone: +91 60052 73237

Foundation for Youth Web (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all our stakeholders, including visitors, volunteers, donors, beneficiaries, and partners. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you engage with us online or offline.

By visiting our website, participating in our programs, submitting a donation, or contacting us in any way, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information, depending on your interaction with us:

1.1 Personal Information

When you:

  • Fill out a contact form or send us an email

  • Make a donation

  • Register for an event

  • Apply as a volunteer or partner

  • Sign up for our newsletter or updates

We may collect:

  • Full name

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • Postal address

  • Date of birth (if applicable)

  • Occupation/profession (optional)

  • ID documents (only for background verification in volunteering or field programs)

  • Bank/UPI transaction details (for donations only; we do not store card numbers)

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visit

  • Referring website

This helps us analyze user behavior and improve our website experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information strictly for the purpose it was provided. This may include:

  • Processing donations and issuing receipts

  • Communicating with you regarding our campaigns, activities, or impact reports

  • Registering and coordinating with volunteers

  • Sending event invites, newsletters, and updates

  • Complying with legal or regulatory requirements

  • Analyzing and improving our outreach and services

  • Preventing fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access

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

3. Consent

By providing your personal information to us (through our website, forms, or communication channels), you give your explicit consent to collect and process the information as per this policy.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at contact@foundationforyouthweb.in. Please note that withdrawing consent may limit your access to certain programs or updates.

4. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your personal information only under the following circumstances:

  • To authorized internal staff or trusted volunteers who need it to perform their duties (e.g., for coordinating an event or processing a donation)

  • To financial institutions or payment gateways when processing donations

  • To government or legal authorities, when legally obligated

  • To partner organizations, only with your prior written or recorded consent

5. Data Storage and Security

We take all reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or destruction.

  • We store data in encrypted and password-protected systems

  • Only authorized personnel have access to sensitive data

  • Paper records (if any) are securely stored in locked cabinets

  • We use SSL encryption on our website to ensure secure data transmission

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and gather analytics.

  • Cookies are small data files stored on your device

  • You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings

  • Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools for email communication (e.g., Mailchimp), analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), or payment processing (e.g., Razorpay, Paytm, etc.). These services have their own privacy policies, which you are encouraged to read.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites or services linked from our platforms.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent. If you believe we have collected information from a minor without appropriate consent, please contact us so we can delete it immediately.

9. Retention of Information

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose it was collected for

  • Comply with legal, tax, or accounting requirements

  • Maintain records for donor and volunteer engagement

After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data we hold

  • Request correction of incorrect or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal or operational needs)

  • Object to processing or restrict its use

  • Opt-out of newsletters or communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please write to us at contact@foundationforyouthweb.in.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The revised policy will be posted on our official website with an updated effective date. Your continued interaction with us implies acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding our Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact:

Foundation for Youth Web
📍 Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – 190008
📧 contact@foundationforyouthweb.in
📞 +91 60052 73237