Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 02 July 2026

Welcome to the official website of Kumudi Social Foundation, Ichalkaranji. Kumudi Social Foundation ("the Foundation", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of every individual who visits our website, donates to our initiatives, registers as a volunteer, participates in our programs, or interacts with us online.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, disclose, and process your personal information when you access or use our website. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on your interaction with our website, we may collect the following categories of information.

A. Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide information such as:

• Full Name

• Email Address

• Mobile Number

• Postal Address

• Organization or Company Name

• Designation

• Volunteer Registration Details

• CSR Partnership Information

• Donation Details

• Contact Form Information

• Event Registration Information

• Feedback or Suggestions

Providing this information is voluntary; however, certain services may not be available without it.

B. Technical Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP Address

• Browser Type and Version

• Device Information

• Operating System

• Date and Time of Visit

• Pages Visited

• Referral Source

• Website Usage Statistics

• Session Duration

• Clickstream Data

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected may be used for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and requests

• Processing donations

• Issuing donation acknowledgements or receipts

• Managing volunteer registrations

• Communicating about Foundation activities and events

• Evaluating CSR partnership opportunities

• Improving our website and online services

• Conducting research and impact analysis

• Preparing reports and statistics

• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

• Preventing fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access

• Maintaining the security of our website

We collect only the information necessary to fulfill these purposes.

3. Donations and Financial Information

When you make a donation through our website or an authorized payment platform, your payment is processed by a secure third-party payment gateway.

Kumudi Social Foundation does not store or have access to your:

• Debit Card Number

• Credit Card Number

• CVV

• UPI PIN

• Net Banking Password

• OTP

• Other confidential banking credentials

Only information necessary for donation records, legal compliance, and communication may be retained.

Official donation receipts will be issued where applicable.

4. Volunteer and CSR Information

Information submitted through volunteer registration forms or CSR partnership enquiries is used solely for evaluating applications, communicating with applicants, coordinating projects, and maintaining official organizational records.

Submission of information does not automatically guarantee volunteer selection or CSR partnership approval.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and improve website functionality.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze website traffic

• Improve website performance

• Monitor visitor behaviour

• Enhance website security

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, certain website features may not function properly.

6. Google Analytics and Similar Services

Our website may use Google Analytics or similar analytical tools to understand visitor behaviour and improve website performance.

These services may collect information such as:

• Device Information

• Browser Information

• General Geographic Location

• Session Statistics

• Pages Visited

• Traffic Sources

This information is collected in aggregated form and is generally not intended to personally identify individual users.

7. Google Services

Our website may integrate various Google services, including:

• Google Sites

• Google Forms

• Google Maps

• Google Drive

• Google Calendar

• Google Photos

• YouTube

• Google Analytics

The use of these services is subject to Google's own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

8. Information Sharing

Kumudi Social Foundation values your privacy and does not sell, rent, trade, or commercially distribute your personal information.

Information may be shared only under the following circumstances:

• When required by law

• To comply with legal obligations

• In response to valid governmental requests

• With authorized payment service providers

• With auditors or statutory authorities

• With trusted service providers supporting Foundation operations under appropriate confidentiality obligations

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to use commercially reasonable security measures, no method of electronic transmission or internet storage is completely secure.

Accordingly, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

10. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy

• Maintain legal and financial records

• Comply with applicable laws

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce our legal rights and obligations

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by government agencies, funding organizations, corporate partners, payment gateways, or other third parties.

Kumudi Social Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of such external websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that such information has been collected unintentionally, appropriate steps will be taken to remove it promptly.

13. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of information where legally permissible

• Withdraw consent where applicable

• Raise questions regarding the use of your information

Requests may be submitted through the contact details provided below.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Kumudi Social Foundation reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes will become effective immediately upon publication on this website.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us.

Kumudi Social Foundation

Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur District, Maharashtra, India

Email: kumudisocialfoundation@gmail.com

Website: www.kumudifoundation.in

Effective Date : 18 July 2022

Our Commitment

Kumudi Social Foundation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy, transparency, accountability, and ethical governance. We recognize the importance of protecting the personal information entrusted to us and are dedicated to handling it responsibly, securely, and in compliance with applicable laws and best practices. Your trust is fundamental to our mission, and we remain committed to safeguarding your privacy while serving communities with integrity.