Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 April 2025

At Arpan Foundation for Social and Public Welfare Organization (“we”, “us”, “our”), accessible from
www.arpanfoundation.in, your privacy is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address—provided when filling out forms, making donations, or volunteering.
  • Event Participation Data: Information related to your participation in our health camps, environmental events, and public awareness programs.
  • Donation Information: Payment details processed securely through trusted third-party gateways.
  • Technical Data: Browser type, IP address, operating system, and website usage behavior collected through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Responding to inquiries and form submissions.
  • Processing donations and issuing receipts, including 80G tax exemption certificates (where applicable).
  • Sending updates about our activities, events, and campaigns (with your consent).
  • Improving user experience on our website.

3. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. While no online system can guarantee absolute security, we work hard to safeguard your information using industry best practices.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data with trusted service providers (such as payment processors or hosting services) strictly for operational purposes and under confidentiality agreements.

5. Your Rights

  • Access your personal information.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Unsubscribe from email communication at any time.
  • To exercise these rights, contact us at
    contact@arpanfoundation.in.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

7. Updates to this Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be updated on this page with a new effective date.

8. Contact Us

Arpan Foundation for Social and Public Welfare Organization
OxyGym Building, PG College Road, Chhindwara MP-480001
Email: arpanfoundation.project@gmail.com
Phone: +91-9425404927
Website: www.arpanfoundation.in

9. Special Notices

  • CSR Partners: We maintain strict data confidentiality for all CSR collaborations and ensure responsible data handling for reporting and partnership transparency.
  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to improve site performance and user experience. This may involve the collection of anonymized usage data.
  • Child Data Protection: We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent.

10. Donation Terms and Conditions

  • Voluntary Contributions: All donations made to Arpan Foundation are voluntary and non-refundable.
  • Tax Benefits: Donations above ₹500 are eligible for exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. A digital receipt will be issued within 7 business days.
  • Secure Payment Processing: All online donations are processed through PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment gateways.
  • Use of Donations: Contributions are utilized strictly for the stated charitable purposes including health awareness, environmental initiatives, and grassroots development programs.
  • Foreign Donations: We do not accept foreign contributions unless approved under FCRA. All Indian citizens must provide PAN details for donations above ₹10,000.
  • Donation Acknowledgement: We issue digital receipts and acknowledgment emails for every contribution. Donors may request a hard copy if required.