Information Gathering

1. The Prayaas Foundation collects information from the users in a number of ways, for example when the user:

Makes a donation

Signs up for a campaign

Signs up to stay updated

2. While forwarding a donation for The Prayaas Foundation the well-wishers have to submit some personal information as it would help us ensuring genuine contributions:

Your name

Your email and mailing address

Your telephone number 

Your payment processing details

Any other data as required

3. The Prayaas Foundation does not collect or record the user’s personal information unless he/she chooses to provide it. 

Use of Personal Information

1. General browsing of The Prayaas Foundation website is anonymous and it does not register the user’s personal information except the time, date and place of visits and the name of the internet service provider. This data is used only for statistics and diagnosis.
2. By signing up for various services offered by The Prayaas Foundation, the user explicitly authorizes us to collect information based on the user’s usage. The information is used to help provide a better experience to the user and is used as per the user’s specified instructions.
3. The Prayaas Foundation keeps the user information strictly confidential and this information is secured safely. All relevant information collected through  The Prayaas Foundation website is handled and used by internal and/or authorized officials only. It is never shared with any external agencies or third party individuals. 
4. The Prayaas Foundation uses the information given to it in the following ways:

To keep an accurate record of all the donations received

To update users about its happenings and developments through bulletins and newsletters, with an option of not to subscribe for the same

To make sure the user is receiving the most appropriate and relevant information

To find out more about the people who are visiting the The Prayaas Foundation website, donating, or joining its campaigns

5. Usually, The Prayaas Foundation does not store user data. In case of specific sign-ups, the data is stored as per user request. The user can opt to delete all the information he/she has provided by simply requesting such by mail. All information, without exception, will be deleted in two working days. 

Privacy of e-mail lists

Individuals who join The Prayaas Foundation’s mailing lists via its website or through its campaigning engagements are added to its email database. The Prayaas Foundation does not sell, rent, loan, trade, or lease the addresses on our lists to anyone.

Cookie Policy

1. Cookies are pieces of electronic information which will be sent by The Prayaas Foundation when a user visits the website. These will be placed in the hard disk of the user’s computer and enable The Prayaas Foundation to recognise the user when he/she visits the website again.
2. The user can configure his/her browser so that it responds to cookies the way he/she deems fit. For example, you want to accept all cookies, reject them all or get notified when a cookie is sent. The users may check their browser’s settings to modify cookie behavior as per individual behavior.
3. If a user disables the use of cookies on the web browser, or removes or rejects specific cookies from The Prayaas Foundation’s website or linked sites then he/she may not be able to use the website as it is intended.

Payment Gateway

1. The Prayaas Foundation uses well-recognised and proven technology for payments. Payment information is transferred by the use of an SSL connection which offers the highest degree of security that the donor’s browser is able to support.
2. Several layers of built-in security, including an advanced firewall system, encryption of credit card numbers, and use of passwords, protect the collected information.

External Web Services

1. The Prayaas Foundation uses a number of external web services on its site to display content within its web pages. For example, to display video it uses YouTube. As with the social media buttons, The Prayaas Foundation cannot prevent these sites, or external domains, from collecting information on the user’s consumption of the content embedded on its site.
2. The Prayaas Foundation website contains links to other websites for the benefit of its visitors. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such other websites.
3. The Prayaas Foundation is not expressly or impliedly responsible for, or liable to any loss or damage caused to a user by the collection, use and retention of Personal Information by such website in any manner whatsoever. It is important that the users review the privacy policies of all websites they visit before disclosing any information to such websites.

Changes to Privacy Policy

1. As and when the need arises, The Prayaas Foundation may alter its privacy policy in accordance with the latest technology and trends. It will provide you with timely notice of these changes. The users may reach out to The Prayaas Foundation if they have any queries about any changes made to its practices.
2. If you have any questions at all about The Prayaas Foundation’s privacy policy, please write to us at: wearetheprayaasfoundation@gmail.com