Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 11, 2026

Welcome to [ARDSI Hyderabad](https://ardsihyd.org). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

## 1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

* Name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Billing and payment information
* Donation details
* Any information voluntarily submitted through forms or contact pages

We may also collect non-personal information such as:

* IP address
* Browser type
* Device information
* Pages visited
* Cookies and analytics data

## 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

* Process donations and payments
* Respond to inquiries and support requests
* Improve our website and services
* Send updates, newsletters, or important notices
* Maintain security and prevent fraud
* Comply with legal obligations

## 3. Payment Gateway

We use Razorpay as our secure payment gateway provider for processing online payments and donations. Payment information is processed directly through Razorpay’s secure servers and we do not store your complete card or banking details on our website.
Razorpay may collect and process your payment data according to their own privacy policy and terms.

## 4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

## 5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet-based platform can guarantee absolute security.

## 6. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites.

## 7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only:

* With trusted service providers for operational purposes
* When required by law
* To protect our legal rights

## 8. Your Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us through the website contact details.

## 9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

## 10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact information available on our website.

Email ID: ardsihyd@gmail.com

Contact: 91211 06681