# Privacy Policy
**Effective Date: [Insert Date]**
Karnavati Charitable Trust is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of visitors, donors, volunteers, supporters, and users of our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit or interact with our website.
## 1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
* Full name
* Email address
* Mobile number
* Postal address
* Information submitted through contact or enquiry forms
* Volunteer or participation information
* Donation-related information
* Any other information you voluntarily provide to us
We may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage information.
## 2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected to:
* Respond to your enquiries and requests
* Process and acknowledge donations
* Communicate with donors, volunteers, and supporters
* Provide information about our charitable activities and programmes
* Organise events and initiatives
* Improve our website and services
* Maintain website security
* Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We use personal information only for legitimate purposes and in accordance with applicable laws.
## 3. Donations and Payment Information
If you make a donation through our website, your payment may be processed through a third-party payment gateway.
We do not intentionally store sensitive payment information such as complete debit/credit card numbers, CVV numbers, PINs, or banking passwords on our website.
Payment information is handled by the applicable payment service provider according to its own privacy and security policies.
## 4. Sharing of Personal Information
Karnavati Charitable Trust does **not sell, rent, or trade** your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers, payment processors, technology providers, professional advisers, or government authorities where necessary for legitimate purposes, including:
* Processing donations
* Operating and maintaining our website
* Providing requested services
* Complying with legal obligations
* Protecting our organisation, users, or property
We take reasonable steps to ensure that information shared with service providers is handled appropriately.
## 5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, remember preferences, analyse website traffic, and enhance user experience.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.
## 6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment gateways, social media platforms, or other external services.
Karnavati Charitable Trust is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies before providing personal information.
## 7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or loss.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
## 8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent or authorisation.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate permission, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
## 9. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request to:
* Access the personal information we hold about you
* Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
* Request deletion of your information where legally applicable
* Withdraw consent where applicable
* Raise concerns regarding the use of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
## 10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Karnavati Charitable Trust may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, website functionality, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
## 11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
**Karnavati Charitable Trust**
**Email:** [Official Email Address]
**Phone:** [Official Contact Number]
**Address:** [Registered Office Address]
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related enquiries in accordance with applicable law.
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