Privacy Policy

Welcome to Social Activist Collectively (the “Organization”), available at https://socialactivistcollectively.org. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal data when you visit our website, participate in programs or campaigns, or make donations.

Who We Are

Social Activist Collectively is a national-level organization supporting needs-based services that enable children and adults with deafblindness to overcome challenges. We provide information, guidance, support, and training, and we campaign for rights, opportunities, and services across India.

Scope

This Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, the legal bases for processing, how long we retain it, and your rights. It applies to data collected via our website, forms, events, helplines, and donation/payment interfaces integrated on our site.

Information We Collect

When you interact with our website or programs, we may collect:

• Identity & Contact: full name, email address, mobile number, postal address.
• Donation & Payment: donation amount, frequency (one-time/monthly), transaction references, limited payment metadata (processed securely by our payment gateway—see “Third-Party Services”).
• Program-related (optional): communication preferences (sign language, tactile, Braille, AAC), assistive device needs, service interests, and where voluntarily provided, disability-related information to enable needs-based support.
• Compliance: PAN details (e.g., for 80G receipts) and other details required by law.
• Technical: IP address, device/browser data, cookies and similar technologies (see “Cookies & Tracking”).
• Communications: messages you send via contact forms, email, or helplines.

Lawful Basis for Processing

• Consent (e.g., newsletters, optional program details).
• Contractual necessity (e.g., processing donations, issuing receipts).
• Legal obligation (e.g., tax/charity compliance such as 80G documentation).
• Legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement, fraud prevention).

How We Use Your Information

• Process donations and issue receipts (including 80G, where applicable).
• Provide program information, service coordination, and supporter updates.
• Respond to queries and provide guidance/support.
• Improve website functionality, security, and user experience.
• Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Sensitive Information

Disability-related or health information is collected only if you choose to provide it for needs-based services. Such data is handled with enhanced safeguards and access controls and is used strictly for the purposes for which it was provided.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Payment data is handled through our PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway; we do not store full card details on our servers.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy, including legal/accounting/reporting requirements. Donation records may be retained for statutory periods mandated by law.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third parties to process payments, analytics, communications, and hosting (e.g., payment gateways such as Razorpay/others as configured). These providers act under contractual obligations and are not authorized to use your data for unrelated purposes.

Sharing & Disclosures

We do not sell personal data. We may share information with service providers (under confidentiality), with authorities where required by law, or with partners expressly involved in delivering a service you request.

Children’s Privacy

Our programs may support children with deafblindness through parents/guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent. If you believe a child’s data was provided without authorization, please contact us for prompt removal.

International Transfers

If personal data is transferred or accessed across borders (e.g., cloud hosting), we take steps to ensure an adequate level of protection in accordance with applicable laws.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our site, analyze usage, and remember preferences. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal data; withdraw consent; and object to or restrict certain processing. We will respond within a reasonable period and in accordance with legal requirements.

Contact Us

For questions, requests, or complaints about this Policy or your data, contact:

• Email: socialactivistcollectivelyngo@gmail.com
• Website: https://socialactivistcollectively.org/contact
• Organization: Social Activist Collectively

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.