Premwati Fakirchand MemorialPrivacy Policy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Overview
Premwati Fakirchand Memorial Educational and Charitable Trust (“PFMECT,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website, make a donation, volunteer, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.
Information We Collect
We collect only what is necessary to operate our programs, respond to inquiries, and improve our services. The types of information we may collect include:
Information You Provide
- Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you fill out forms, subscribe to updates, or make a donation.
- Donation information — transaction details processed by our secure third-party payment partners. We do not store credit or debit card numbers.
- Volunteer & inquiry data — messages, resumes, and other details submitted through our contact, volunteer, or internship forms.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referring site, and navigation paths.
- Device & browser data — browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and language preferences.
- IP address — used for security purposes and approximate geographic analysis.
Note: We do not collect sensitive personal data such as biometric information, religious beliefs, or caste details through our website.
How We Use Information
We use your information responsibly and only for the purposes described below:
Answer inquiries, process donations, issue tax receipts, and communicate updates.
Analyze website usage to enhance content, navigation, and user experience.
Meet regulatory requirements under Indian law, including FCRA and IT Act provisions.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS) across our website.
- Secure, PCI-compliant third-party payment processing.
- Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
- Regular review of data handling practices.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion — request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention obligations.
- Opt-out — unsubscribe from communications at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us.
- Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out:
Email us at info@premwatifakirchandtrust.org or call +91 7900809525. We’re happy to help.