Sbvtrust

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [18-05-2024]

The Sridevi Bhoodevi Venkatramana Swamy Trust (“SBV Development Trust”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We collect personal information from you in various ways, including but not limited to:

  • When you visit our website
  • When you donate or subscribe to monthly contributions
  • When you sign up for newsletters or updates
  • When you contact us via email or contact forms

The personal information we may collect includes:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Payment information (including credit card and savings account details for processing donations and subscriptions)

b. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information about your interactions with our website, such as:

  • Browser type
  • IP address
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Referring to website addresses
2. Use of Information

a. Personal Information

We use the personal information collected for the following purposes:

  • To process donations and manage monthly subscriptions
  • To send newsletters and updates
  • To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations

b. Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movements, and gather demographic information to better understand and serve our audience.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you have given explicit consent for processing your personal information.
  • Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract, such as managing your donations or subscriptions.
  • Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for the legitimate interests pursued by the Trust, provided that your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
4. RBI Guidelines Compliance

The Trust complies with applicable Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines for NGOs, particularly concerning the handling of donations and financial transactions:

  • KYC (Know Your Customer): We adhere to RBI guidelines on KYC to verify the identity of donors and subscribers. This includes collecting and verifying personal identification information.
  • AML (Anti-Money Laundering): We comply with RBI’s AML regulations to prevent, detect, and report money laundering activities. This includes monitoring and reporting suspicious transactions.
  • Data Security: We follow RBI’s directives on data security to ensure that financial information, including credit card and savings account details, is processed and stored securely.
5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described below:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided that those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
6. Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. This includes using encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. These measures are under RBI guidelines on data security and protection.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party sites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to or restrict the processing of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent to the processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

11. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change our privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the site after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: sbvdevelopmenttrust@gmail.com
  • Phone: 91 96326 65762
  • Address: 661, Agraharam, Rajalipatti, Viralimalai(tk), Pudukkottai – 621312