Last updated: October 2025
Overview
Taraasha Foundation ('we', 'our', 'us') is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information you provide when you visit our website or make a donation.
By using our website or donating to us, you consent to the practices described in this policy. This policy applies to all visitors, donors, volunteers, and anyone who interacts with our digital services.
Information We Collect
Identity & Contact
Full name, email address, phone number — collected when you donate, volunteer, register for events, or subscribe to our newsletter.
Financial Information
Donation amount and frequency. Payment details (card numbers, UPI IDs) are handled entirely by Razorpay and are never stored on our servers.
Tax Information
PAN card number — collected only if you request an 80G tax exemption certificate, and used solely for issuing that certificate.
Usage Data
Browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs — collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools to improve our website.
Communications
Messages and enquiries you send us via contact forms, email, or WhatsApp.
How We Use Your Information
Process your donation and send payment confirmation
Issue 80G tax exemption certificates
Send donation receipts and impact updates
Respond to your queries and support requests
Send our monthly newsletter (only if you subscribed)
Improve our website and services using anonymised analytics
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may receive some of your data in order to function:
Razorpay
Payment processing. Subject to Razorpay's Privacy Policy. We share only the information necessary to complete your transaction.
Google Analytics
Website analytics using anonymised, aggregated data. No personally identifiable information is shared with Google for analytics purposes.
Email Service Provider
Used to send donation receipts, certificates, and newsletters. Your email is stored securely and used only for communications you have opted into.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data in transit.
Payment data is handled exclusively by Razorpay, which is PCI-DSS Level 1 certified. We do not handle or store raw card details.
Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we will notify you promptly if a data breach affects your information.
Data Retention
Donor records (name, email, PAN, donation amount) are retained for a minimum of 7 years as required by Indian income tax and accounting regulations.
Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.
Website usage data (analytics) is retained in anonymised, aggregated form for up to 26 months.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data held by us (subject to our legal retention obligations). To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@taraashafoundation.com.
You may also opt out of marketing communications at any time. Transactional emails (receipts, certificates) cannot be opted out of as they are part of the donation process.
Privacy Enquiries
For any questions, access requests, or concerns about your data, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Taraasha Foundation, Block-B, B-92, B Block, Sector 2, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301