Keep Hope Alive Trust (KHAT) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of users, donors, and visitors accessing our website www.keephopealivetrust.org, including its associated domain www.khat.org.in (collectively referred to as the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you access or interact with the Site.
By using this Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
- PAN (for 80G donation receipts, where applicable)
- Donation amount and transaction details
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
2. Use of Information
The information collected may be used for the following purposes:
- Processing donations and issuing receipts
- Communicating with donors and supporters
- Providing updates on programs and activities
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Complying with legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements
KHAT does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
3. Donation & Payment Information
All online donation transactions are processed through secure, third-party payment gateways. KHAT does not store or process credit/debit card, UPI, or net banking details on its servers.
Payment gateways may collect information as per their own privacy policies. KHAT encourages users to review those policies separately.
4. Disclosure of Information
Personal information may be disclosed only:
- To comply with legal obligations or government requests
- To authorized service providers strictly for operational purposes
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of KHAT, its donors, or the public
Such disclosures are made only to the extent necessary and permitted by law.
5. Data Security
KHAT implements reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and KHAT cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features of the Site may not function properly as a result.
7. External Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. KHAT is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites.
Users are advised to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
KHAT does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If such information is inadvertently collected, it will be deleted upon identification.
9. Access, Correction, and Opt-Out
Users may request to:
- Access or update their personal information
- Opt out of receiving communications
Requests may be sent via email to the official contact address provided on the Site.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
KHAT reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page.
Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data usage practices, please contact:
Keep Hope Alive Trust (KHAT)
Registered Office: New Delhi, India
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