- csr@gepfoundation.org
- New Delhi
Effective Date: Sept 01, 2024
At GEP Foundation, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us through various means. By using our website or providing your personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Green Earth Patron (GEP) Foundation is a PAN-India registered NGO dedicated to social welfare and sustainable development. We are registered under 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act, and are listed with NGO DARPAN and NITI Aayog.
We may collect the following information from our users, donors, and volunteers:
Personal Information: Name, email address, contact number, mailing address, PAN (for donation receipts), etc.
Payment Information: Transaction details via payment gateway (note: we do not store card or banking details).
Volunteering Information: Professional background, interests, availability, etc.
Website Usage Information: IP address, browser type, access times, and pages visited, through cookies and analytics tools.
The information collected is used to:
Process donations and issue 80G tax exemption receipts.
Communicate updates, newsletters, appeals, and reports.
Maintain donor and volunteer databases.
Improve website functionality and user experience.
Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only:
With authorized service providers involved in payment processing or website support (under strict confidentiality).
When required by law, government requests, or to protect GEP Foundation’s legal rights.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption on donation forms.
Firewalls and regular security audits.
Limited access to personal information based on role and need.
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. You provide your data at your own risk.
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Understand user behavior.
Customize website content.
Measure traffic and performance.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit certain features.
You have the right to:
Access your personal data held by us.
Request corrections or updates to your data.
Request deletion of your data (unless required by law to retain it).
Opt out of newsletters or communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, email us at [Insert Contact Email].
Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., partner NGOs, event platforms). This Privacy Policy applies only to GEP Foundation. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent. If you believe that a child has submitted personal information without consent, please contact us immediately.
GEP Foundation reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of our services after changes indicates your acceptance.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out to:
GEP Foundation
📧 Email: csr@gepfoundation.org
🌐 Website: www.gepfoundation.org
