PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: November 28, 2025 Last Updated: November 28, 2025

  1. INTRODUCTION

One India Development Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “OIDF,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our“), a non-profit company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. We respect your right to privacy and adhere to the highest standards of data protection to ensure your information remains confidential.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the “Site”) or engage with our programs and donation platforms.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

  1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services to you:

  1. Personal Information When you voluntarily provide it to us (e.g., via newsletter sign-ups, contact forms, or donation pages), we may collect:
  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Postal Address

 

  1. Sensitive Personal Data (KYC & Tax Compliance) To comply with the Income Tax Act, 1961 and other Government of India regulations regarding charitable donations, we are legally required to collect specific sensitive identification data from donors seeking tax exemptions (e.g., 80G receipts). This includes:
  • Permanent Account Number (PAN)
  • Aadhaar Number (where applicable and voluntarily provided)
  • Passport Number (for foreign contributions, if applicable under FCRA regulations)

 

Note: This sensitive data is strictly used for regulatory reporting (such as filing Form 10BD/10BE) and is stored with high security.

  1. Payment Information To process donations, we engage (or will engage) reputable third-party payment gateways.
  • OIDF does not directly store your credit/debit card numbers, CVV, or banking passwords.
  • All financial transactions are processed through these secure gateways that adhere to PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance.
  1. Technical & Usage Data We automatically collect certain information when you visit the Site to improve functionality, including:
  • IP Address
  • Browser Type and Version
  • Operating System
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site.

 

  1. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected data for the following specific purposes:

  • Legal Compliance: To issue valid tax-exemption certificates (80G) and file necessary returns with the Income Tax Department of India.
  • Donation Processing: To securely process transactions and send donation acknowledgments.
  • Program Implementation: To deliver the services, training, or aid requested by beneficiaries.
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send administrative updates.
  • Outreach: To send impact reports and newsletters (only if you have opted-in).

 

  1. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Site.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function securely.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site.
  • Control: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

 

  1. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

OIDF maintains strict confidentiality. We do not sell, rent, trade, or lease your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Government Authorities: We share donor details (Name, PAN, Address, Amount) with the Income Tax Department and Ministry of Corporate Affairs as strictly mandated by Indian Law for statutory compliance.
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website or processing payments. These parties are contractually bound to keep your information confidential.
  • Legal Requirements: If required to do so by court order or valid legal process.
  1. DATA SECURITY

We implement robust security measures—including Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption, firewalls, and restricted data access—to protect your personal and sensitive information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

  1. DATA RETENTION

We will retain your Personal Information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

  • Donor Data: Financial and KYC records are retained for a minimum period of 8 years as mandated by Indian Tax Laws.
  • General Data: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe.

 

 

  1. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

  1. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New Delhi.

  1. GRIEVANCE OFFICER

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder, if you have any questions or grievances regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our Grievance Officer:

One India Development Foundation Attention: The Grievance Officer
Address: RZ, 404, Palam Village, New Delhi, Delhi, India, 110045
Email: info@oidf.in