Privacy Policy

Paavai Foundation (“Paavai Foundation”, “Foundation”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects and values the privacy of every individual who interacts with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, process, and manage information shared through our websites, donation platforms, campaigns, volunteer registrations, internship applications, and other digital services.

By accessing or using www.paavaiindia.org and www.paavaifoundation.org, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. ABOUT PAAVAI FOUNDATION

• Registered Name: Paavai Foundation
• Trust Registration Number: 211/2023
• Darpan ID: TN/2023/0343930
• PAN: AAFTP3736R

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Paavai Foundation may collect information directly provided by users when interacting with our websites or services.

Information collected may include:

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Information collected may be used for:

• Processing donations and issuing receipts
• Managing recurring contribution systems
• Volunteer and internship coordination
• Sending acknowledgements and communication
• Responding to inquiries
• Improving website functionality
• Monitoring website performance
• Program communication and updates
• Compliance and legal requirements

We use information only for legitimate organizational purposes.

4. PAYMENT SECURITY

Paavai Foundation uses authorized third-party payment gateways including:

• Razorpay
• PayU
• PhonePe

Payment details including card information, UPI credentials, or banking information are processed through secure payment systems.

Paavai Foundation does not store complete financial card information on its servers.

5. COOKIES & ANALYTICS

Our websites may use:

• Cookies
• Analytics tools
• Session tracking technologies
• Website performance monitoring tools

These technologies help improve user experience and website performance.

Users may control cookie preferences through browser settings.

6. INFORMATION SHARING

Paavai Foundation does not sell, trade, rent, or commercially distribute personal information.

Information may be shared only with:

• Authorized payment providers
• Service providers supporting website functionality
• Regulatory authorities where required by law
• Professional advisors and auditors

All reasonable efforts are taken to ensure confidentiality.

7. DATA SECURITY

Paavai Foundation implements appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information against:

• Unauthorized access
• Alteration
• Disclosure
• Loss
• Misuse

While reasonable security practices are followed, no internet transmission system can guarantee complete security.

8. CHILD PROTECTION & SENSITIVE INFORMATION

Paavai Foundation follows strict safeguarding practices regarding children and vulnerable individuals.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive child-related information without lawful and appropriate purposes.

Images, stories, and information relating to children are handled with ethical considerations and safeguarding principles.

9. USER RIGHTS

Users may request to:

• Access personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion where legally permissible
• Withdraw communication preferences

Requests may be submitted through the contact details provided below.

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our websites may contain links to external platforms or services.

Paavai Foundation is not responsible for privacy practices or content maintained by external websites.

Users are encouraged to review privacy policies of external platforms separately.

11. POLICY CHANGES

Paavai Foundation reserves the right to revise or update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updated versions become effective immediately upon publication on the website.

Users are encouraged to review this page regularly.

12. CONTACT US

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact: