Privacy Policy
Last updated: 7/11/2025
CR Ranganathan School & College for the Hearing Impaired (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, visitors, and supporters.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information when you interact with our website or make a donation through Razorpay.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit our website or donate online, we may collect the following information:
a. Personal Information:
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Full Name
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Email Address
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Phone Number
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Address (if provided for receipt or 80G certificate)
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PAN Number (only if needed for tax exemption certificate)
b. Transaction Information:
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Donation amount
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Payment method (e.g., card, UPI, net banking)
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Transaction ID, payment date, and status
(Note: We do not store your card or banking details. All financial data is handled securely by Razorpay.)
c. Technical Information:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Website usage data (through cookies or analytics tools)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected only for legitimate and transparent purposes, including:
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To process your donation and send payment confirmation/receipt.
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To issue tax exemption certificates (if applicable).
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To communicate with you about your donation, campaigns, or events (only if you opt in).
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To maintain records for accounting, compliance, and audit purposes.
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To improve our website and donor experience.
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To comply with legal obligations and government requirements.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent donor information to anyone.
Your data may only be shared in the following cases:
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With Razorpay, our payment gateway partner, for donation processing.
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With government authorities or auditors, if legally required.
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With trusted service providers assisting in sending receipts or managing communication under strict confidentiality.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.
All online donations are processed via Razorpay’s PCI-DSS compliant secure servers using encryption and secure socket layer (SSL) technology.
However, please note that no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
5. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly as a result.
6. Data Retention
We retain donor and transaction information for as long as necessary for legal, financial, and reporting purposes typically up to 7 years, as required by Indian law.
7. Your Rights
As a donor or visitor, you have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you.
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Request correction of inaccurate details.
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Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
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Withdraw consent for receiving communications.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites (such as Razorpay or social media platforms).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites.
Please review their policies before providing personal or payment information.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws.
Revised versions will be posted on this page with an updated date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
CR Ranganathan School & College for the Hearing Impaired
Address: Sr. No. 161, Lane No. 1, Adarsh Colony, Tingre Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra – 411015
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 96895 37089
Note:
By using our website or making a donation, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your information as described above.