Privacy Policy

Keep Hope Alive Trust (KHAT)
(Founded in 2025 and registered under The Indian Trusts Act, 1882 — Reg. No. 2025/22/IV/377)
Website: www.keephopealivetrust.org
Associated Domain: www.khat.org.in
Email: writetous@keephopealivetrust.org

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1. Introduction

Keep Hope Alive Trust (KHAT) respects and values the privacy of all users, donors, and visitors of its website www.keephopealivetrust.org, including its associated domain www.khat.org.in (collectively referred to as the “Site”).
Keep Hope Alive Trust (“KHAT”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to the ethical collection, storage, and use of information provided by users (“Personal Information”) while accessing or interacting with the Site.
This Privacy Policy explains how Personal Information is collected, used, protected, and disclosed. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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2. Personal Information We May Collect

Personal Information may include, but is not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Postal / mailing address
• Telephone / mobile number
• Donation-related transaction details
• PAN or limited personal details (for 80G compliance, where applicable)
• Any other information voluntarily provided by you

Note: KHAT does not store credit card, debit card, UPI, or net-banking details on its servers.

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3. Purpose of This Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines our understanding with you regarding the collection, use, and protection of your Personal Information.
YOUR USE OF THE SITE CONSTITUTES YOUR CONSENT TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.

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4. Collection of Information

(a) Site Browsing
You may browse the Site without providing Personal Information. Certain features (such as donations or contact forms) require Personal Information to function properly.

(b) General / Non-Personal Information
While browsing, the Site may automatically collect:

• Date and time of visit and referring website
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and interaction data

This information is used only for analytics, security, and service improvement and is not linked to Personal Information.

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5. Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device to improve browsing experience and analyze website performance.
You may disable cookies through browser settings; however, some Site features may not function optimally.

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6. Use of Personal Information

Personal Information may be used for:

• Processing donations and issuing receipts
• Sending acknowledgements, reports, and updates
• Maintaining confidential internal donor and volunteer records
• Improving Site functionality and outreach
• Meeting legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements

KHAT does not sell, rent, or trade Personal Information.

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7. Disclosure of Personal Information

• Access to Personal Information is limited to authorized KHAT personnel and trusted service providers for operational purposes only.
• Limited information may be shared with affiliated NGOs or partners for collaborative initiatives, while ownership of data remains with KHAT.
• KHAT is not responsible for misuse of information by third parties not under its control.
• Personal Information may be disclosed if required by law, court order, or government authority.

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8. Data Security

KHAT uses reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, including secure payment gateways, to protect Personal Information.
However, no system is entirely secure, and KHAT does not guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access.

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9. Links to Other Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. KHAT is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. Users are advised to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

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10. Modification of This Policy

KHAT reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site.
Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

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11. Copyright Protection

All content on this Site—including text, images, graphics, logos, and software—is the property of Keep Hope Alive Trust (KHAT) and is protected under applicable copyright laws.
Unauthorized reproduction or redistribution is prohibited without prior written consent.

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12. Donation Refund Policy (Reference)

KHAT processes donations with utmost care. Refund requests must be made as per the Donation Refund Policy available on the Site.
Important: Donations for which an 80G certificate has been issued are non-refundable, except in cases of error attributable to KHAT.

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❤️ Your Support Matters

All initiatives of Keep Hope Alive Trust are made possible through your generous support.
Donations are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, subject to applicable laws.
All online donation transactions are processed through secure and trusted payment gateways.