Privacy Policy - Nammakkal Charitable Trust

This Privacy Policy outlines how Nammakkal Charitable Trust collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide when interacting with us, including through our website, donation forms, volunteer applications, and outreach programs. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring your data is handled with care, transparency, and security.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name, phone number, and email address when you fill out a contact or volunteer form

  • Donation details such as amount, date, and payment method (no payment information is stored)

  • Messages or queries submitted via contact forms or social media

  • Location and device information via website analytics (non-identifiable)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your queries or requests

  • Acknowledge and process your donations

  • Share receipts, donation certificates, and impact reports

  • Inform you about volunteer activities and opportunities

  • Send updates about our programs, impact, and fundraising campaigns

  • Improve website functionality and donor experience

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to anyone. Your data is only shared with trusted third-party service providers who help us:

  • Process donations securely

  • Send transactional emails or newsletters

  • Improve our website analytics

These providers are required to keep your data confidential and secure.

4. Donor & Volunteer Data Protection

We maintain records of donors and volunteers to:

  • Send tax receipts or acknowledgment certificates

  • Share program updates, impact stories, and gratitude messages

  • Ensure proper event or volunteer program coordination

You can opt out of non-essential communication at any time.

5. Data Security Measures

We implement standard security practices to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption on our website

  • Secure third-party payment gateways

  • Restricted access to sensitive data

  • Regular monitoring and data backups

6. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze usage trends. This helps us:

  • Understand how visitors engage with our pages

  • Improve website navigation and performance

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Your Rights & Access

You have the right to:

  • Access your data on request

  • Update or correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data from our records (as permitted by law)

To make such requests, please email us at: nammakalct@gmail.com

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may link to external platforms (e.g., Razorpay, social media, volunteer registration forms). These platforms have their own privacy policies and we recommend reviewing them separately.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect legal or operational changes. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised date.

Last updated: [30-06-2025]

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints related to this policy or your personal data, please write to:

Nammakkal Charitable Trust
 Email: nammakalct@gmail.com
 Phone: +91 9940348349
 Address: No – 442, Flat No 5, B Wing, Parsen Manare, Greams Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600006