Privacy Policy

श्री निर्वाणी अखाड़ा – गोपनीयता नीति

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Shri Nirvani Akhara Trust (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, stores, protects, and uses personal data provided by devotees, donors, volunteers, and website visitors. We are committed to maintaining the privacy and sacred trust of every individual who engages with our digital platform.

2. Scope of Policy

This policy applies to all interactions made via:

Our official website
Online donation portals
Event registration forms
Newsletter subscriptions
Volunteer applications
Inquiry or contact forms

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a) Identity Information

Full name
Date of birth (if required)
Gender
Photograph (if applicable)

b) Contact Details

Email address
Mobile number
Postal address
Country of residence

c) Financial & Donation Data

Amount and frequency of donation
PAN number (for 80G tax benefit)
Bank or payment gateway transaction ID
Mode of donation (Credit/Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, etc.)

d) Technical Information

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device details
Cookies and session data

4. Use of Information

Your information is used strictly for spiritual and organizational purposes:

Issuing donation receipts and tax certificates (80G)
Maintaining records for FCRA compliance (foreign donors)
Registering participants for Akhara events and yatras
Sending spiritual updates, event notifications, and newsletters
Improving website functionality and visitor experience
Responding to inquiries or support requests

We do not sell, rent, or misuse any personal data.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and third-party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to enhance user experience and gather non-identifiable statistics. These may include:

Visitor traffic
Device/browser usage
Navigation behavior

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though it may limit functionality.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following cases:

With payment gateways (for donation processing)
With auditors or legal advisors (for compliance)
With government authorities (if required under tax or FCRA law)
With authorized Akhara representatives for event-related coordination

We ensure all partners and vendors adhere to data protection standards.

7. Data Security

We take your data privacy seriously by implementing:

Encrypted SSL communication on the website
Secure, PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways
Access restrictions for sensitive donor data
Regular audits of server and system logs

8. Rights of the User

As a data subject, you may:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information
Withdraw consent from non-essential communication
File a concern or complaint with our Privacy Officer

Email us at privacy@nirvaniakhara.org with your request.

9. Retention of Information

Donation and tax data are retained as required under Indian tax and FCRA regulations
Non-financial personal information may be stored until its purpose is fulfilled or request for deletion is made
Archived data is securely deleted upon expiration of its retention period

10. External Links Disclaimer

Our website may contain links to external platforms (e.g., YouTube, donation gateways). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their respective privacy policies.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. All changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date”.

Effective Date: 04 June 2025

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries, feedback, or data access requests, please contact:

Shri Nirvani Akhara Trust
📍 [Insert Registered Address – Haridwar or Prayagraj]
📧 Email: privacy@nirvaniakhara.org
📞 Phone: +91 9769999960
🌐 Website: https://projects.synergynexa.com/nirvaniakhara/