At Good India Foundation (“Good India”), we respect the privacy of our donors, volunteers, partners, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy is intended to lay down the practices we follow for honoring the privacy preferences of people visiting our website goodindia.org. It also explains our information collection and sharing practices.
Irrespective of the mode in which we receive your personal information (whether via this website, over the phone, through email, or any other means), we make every effort to honor your privacy.
By accessing and/or using this website, you agree to abide by the practices described in this Privacy Policy, which may be updated from time to time.
Information We Collect From You
We collect personal information from you in order to extend services such as:
- Processing of your donations.
- Providing receipts, acknowledgement letters, and contribution certificates.
- Sharing beneficiary details within 100 days of contribution.
- Sending proof of distribution.
- Sending regular updates about our initiatives.
- Responding to your queries.
- Informing you about new opportunities to support children and communities across India.
Depending on the type of communication or transaction, the personal information collected may include (but is not limited to):
- Name.
- Postal address.
- Date of birth.
- PIN code.
- Telephone numbers/mobile numbers.
- Organization name (if applicable).
- Email address.
- Credit/debit card or bank account details.
- Billing information.
When and How We Collect Personal Information
We may seek your personal information when you:
- Make a donation.
- Request a communication from us.
- Register for an on-ground or online event.
- Pledge support to our programs or campaigns.
- Apply to volunteer or work with Good India.
This information may be sought through the website, over the phone, via email, or through in-person interaction.
Information Security
Good India has in place security mechanisms to protect your personal information. Only authorized employees and designated service providers have access to this data.
All online transactions are conducted on a secure server. The donation transaction pages use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption (you will notice a padlock icon in the browser bar and “https” in the URL). Payments are processed through verified merchant accounts, and we take strict measures to prevent unauthorized access.
DND Policy
By providing your mobile number, you consent to receive communications from Good India (including calls, SMS, WhatsApp messages, or emails), even if your number is registered under DND/NCPR lists under TRAI regulations.
For this purpose, you authorize Good India to share/disclose your information with third-party service providers, affiliates, or authorized agents to enable such communication.
Sharing of Personal Information
Good India will never intentionally share your personal details (email addresses, phone numbers, or financial information) except in the following circumstances:
- Payment Processing: Donations via cheque, credit/debit card, or electronic fund transfers may require us to share your details with third-party payment processors. We ensure they handle your information with confidentiality, though we cannot fully control their practices.
- Legal Requirement: If required by law, government, or regulatory authorities, Good India may disclose personal information without prior notice.
- Security or Misuse: If Good India suspects fraudulent activity or harm to our website, donors, employees, or partners, we may disclose personal details as deemed necessary.
- Corporate Restructure: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of control, your data may be transferred to the successor organization.
- Vendors/Service Providers: We may engage third-party vendors to send direct mailers, emails, SMS, or calls to donors on our behalf. Relevant information may be shared only to the extent required for them to perform such activities.
Cookie Policy
Cookies are small pieces of electronic information sent by Good India when you visit our website. They are stored on your computer to help us recognize you during future visits.
You can configure your browser to:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject all cookies.
- Notify you whenever a cookie is sent.
Please note: If you disable cookies, certain sections of the website may not function as intended.
Changes to Privacy Practices
Good India may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new technologies, regulatory changes, or operational requirements. We will strive to provide timely notice of these changes.