Hasni Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Foundation”) is a charitable organization based at H-17 Abul Fazal Enclave, Okhla, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025, India, dedicated to providing education, scholarships, and community welfare support. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website www.hasnifoundation.org (the “Site”), make a donation, apply to volunteer or for a career opportunity, sponsor a child, or otherwise interact with us.

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

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a) Information you provide directly:

• Name, email address, phone number, and postal address (via our Contact Us form)
• Donor information, including name, contact details, and payment-related information when you make a donation (processed via our third-party payment partner, Cashfree)
• Volunteer application details, including your background, skills, availability, and interests (via our Become Volunteer page)
• Career/job application details, including your resume/CV, work history, and educational qualifications (via our Career page)
• Sponsor-a-child program details, including your contact and sponsorship preferences
• Any other information you choose to share when contacting us by email or phone
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b) Information collected automatically:

• IP address, browser type, device information, and general location
• Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)

c) Information from third parties:

• Transaction confirmation details from our payment gateway partner (Cashfree) when you make a donation. We do not store your full card, UPI, or bank account details — these are processed directly and securely by Cashfree in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.
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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and acknowledge donations, and issue donation receipts
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our Contact Us form
• Review and respond to volunteer and career applications
• Administer sponsorship programs, including sponsor-a-child arrangements
• Send updates about our programs, impact stories, and fundraising campaigns (only where you have consented to receive such communications)
• Improve our Site’s content, functionality, and user experience
• Comply with applicable legal, tax, and regulatory obligations (including those applicable to registered charitable organizations in India)
• Prevent fraud and maintain the security of our Site and donation systems
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3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate the Site or process donations (e.g., Cashfree for payment processing, website hosting providers), solely for the purpose of performing services on our behalf
• Legal requirements: Where required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Hasni Foundation, our beneficiaries, or others
• With your consent: In any other case where you have given us explicit permission to share your information (for example, sharing a beneficiary success story with your consent)
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4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting obligations applicable to non-profit organizations in India. Donation and financial records are typically retained in accordance with applicable statutory requirements.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how visitors use the Site
• Improve Site performance

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, including our donation payment gateway (Cashfree) and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

While many of our programs serve children through their parents, guardians, schools, or centers, we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through this Site without appropriate parental/guardian consent. Any information relating to child beneficiaries is collected and used solely for the purpose of program administration and delivery, with appropriate safeguards.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your information, subject to our legal and record-keeping obligations
• Withdraw consent to receive marketing or promotional communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or operational reasons. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate when the latest changes were made. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Hasni Foundation H-17 Abul Fazal Enclave, Okhla, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025 Email: hasnifoundation7@gmail.com Phone: +91 9318388977