Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Brahmashri Valiveru VenkataRama Bhotulu Trust ("the Trust", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address
• Donation amounts and payment details
• Messages or inquiries submitted through our contact form

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website address
• Device information (desktop, mobile, tablet)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• Processing and acknowledging donations
• Issuing 80G tax exemption certificates
• Communicating about Trust activities, events, and programs
• Responding to your inquiries and messages
• Managing volunteer registrations
• Sending newsletters (only with your consent)
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

4. Data Protection & Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure payment gateways for online donations
• Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular review of data collection, storage, and processing practices

5. Sharing of Information

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

• With payment processors to complete donation transactions
• With government authorities as required by law (e.g., Income Tax filings, FCRA compliance)
• With service providers who assist in operating our website, subject to confidentiality agreements

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly without them.

7. Contact Us

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