Privacy Policy

Krishna Foundation For All ("KFA", "Trust", "We", "Our", or "Us") is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy and personal data of our donors, registered members, trustees, volunteers, summit delegates, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains the nature of information we collect, the lawful purposes for which it is processed, how it is secured, and your rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000 of India.

We may collect information when you interact with our website, donate, register for memberships, or sign up for Foundation events:

• Identity & Contact Details: Full name, email address, mobile number, postal address, and city.
• Statutory Tax Information: Permanent Account Number (PAN) and billing address for issuing official Section 80G tax exemption receipts.
• Member Profile Information: Professional background, educational qualifications, district, and membership category (Silver, Golden, Diamond, Platinum, or Patron).
• Event & Summit Details: Company/Organization name, designation, delegate type, and registration IDs.
• Technical Information: IP address, device type, operating system, and general browser analytics collected automatically to ensure platform reliability.

Your information is used strictly to fulfill charitable, administrative, and regulatory purposes:

1. Donation Processing & Tax Receipts: Generating and delivering official 80G tax receipts and audited contribution records.
2. Member Management: Processing membership applications, updating member directories, and communicating trust activities.
3. Event Administration: Generating official Summit Delegate Passes (PDF), sending venue updates, and managing attendee security check-ins.
4. Trust News & Bulletins: Distributing Foundation impact reports, healthcare camp schedules, and the AAINA publication.
5. Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Maintaining audited financial accounts as mandated by the Indian Trusts Act and Income Tax Department.

We prioritize the highest security protocols for digital contributions and membership fees:

• No Storage of Sensitive Card Data: KFA does not store or have access to your full credit/debit card numbers, CVV, or net banking passwords on our servers.
• PCI-DSS Compliant Gateway: All digital transactions are processed through certified, RBI-authorized payment aggregators (Razorpay) using end-to-end 256-bit SSL encryption.
• Encrypted Communications: All communication between your browser and our server is secured using Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.3).

Our website utilizes standard session cookies to ensure optimal functionality:

• Essential Cookies: Required to keep you securely logged into your member dashboard, remember form states, and prevent cross-site request forgery.
• Performance & Analytics: Anonymous aggregated metrics to help us optimize site speed, mobile responsiveness, and page loading.
• Managing Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling essential cookies may impact certain interactive member features.

We disclose your data only under strictly defined, necessary conditions:

• Authorized Service Providers: Trusted technology partners (such as transactional SMS/email services, hosting infrastructure, and payment gateways) strictly for executing core functions.
• Statutory & Legal Authorities: Government departments, Income Tax authorities, or law enforcement bodies when legally required under valid summons, audit mandates, or applicable statutory laws.
• Zero Commercial Disclosures: We never share donor lists or personal telephone numbers with third-party telemarketers or external commercial enterprises.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required to comply with statutory accounting and tax regulations:

Donation records, receipts, and financial transaction histories are retained in accordance with the statutory audit requirements of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

As a valued supporter and user, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access & Correction: You can review and request updates to your contact details or profile by logging into your member dashboard or contacting our administrative desk.
• Right to Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from periodic bulletin updates, newsletters, or event circulars at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or emailing us.
• Right to Inquire: You have the right to request clarification on how your data is processed and secured within our foundation.

While the Foundation conducts youth welfare, student scholarships, and educational hostel programs, data relating to minors (students under 18) is collected solely with the verified consent of their parents, legal guardians, or institutional principals, and handled with the highest standards of confidentiality.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect evolving regulatory frameworks or enhancements in our digital platform. When significant modifications occur, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this document.

We encourage visitors to periodically review this page to stay informed about how we protect their information.

In accordance with the Information Technology Act and DPDP Act, if you have any questions, concerns, or grievances regarding your privacy or data processing, please contact our designated Grievance Desk: