Privacy Policy

Educational and Development Initiatives
Privacy Policy

Educational and Development Initiatives (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information.

What is covered by this Privacy Policy

This document is published in accordance with the provisions of Rule 4(1) of the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 which requires the publishing of a privacy policy for handling of or dealing in personal information including sensitive personal data or information.

This Privacy Policy covers our treatment of personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) that we gather when you are accessing or using our website, participating in our programs, or donating either directly or through other Websites for our programs. This policy does not apply to the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or to individuals that we do not employ or manage.

Use of the online donation portal run by DanaMojo and embedded in our website is governed by its own Privacy Policy https://danamojo.org/privacy-policy/ is available only to persons who can form a legally binding contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872. If you are a minor, i.e. under the age of 18 years, you may donate online only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, contact details (email, phone number), mailing address, date of birth, identification numbers (such as PAN or Aadhaar for tax purposes), and any other details you provide.
• Financial Information: For donations, we may collect bank details or payment gateway information.
• Website Information: Information about your visit to our website, such as IP address, browser type, and interaction details through cookies.

2. How We Use the Information

The personal information we collect is used for the following purposes: 

• To process donations and issue tax receipts.
• To communicate with you about our programs, events, and updates.
• To manage volunteer or beneficiary relationships.
•  To document our activities
• To improve our website and services.
• To comply with legal obligations, such as financial reporting and auditing requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

 We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with: 

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us process donations, maintain our database, or manage communications.
• Legal Obligations: When required by law, regulation, or governmental request.
• Partner Organizations: With your consent, we may share limited information with partner NGOs or institutional sponsors for joint projects or initiatives.
   

4. Cookies and Tracking 

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These may help in improving site navigation, remembering your preferences, and analyzing site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Security 

We take appropriate measures to protect the information we collect, including encryption, secure servers, and access control. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights 

You have the right to: 

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Opt-out of communications at any time by contacting us or clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
   

7. Retention of Information 

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and your continued use of our services implies acceptance of those changes.

9. Contact Us

 If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: 

Educational and Development Initiatives

K4B Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi 110016

Email: info@edi.org.in

Phone: +91 11 4175 9434