Effective Date: 18/06/2025
Aananda Future Skills Trust (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, employees, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your information.
1. Introduction
At Aananda Future Skills Trust, your privacy is our priority. This policy has been developed in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable. By interacting with us—online or offline—you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information, depending on how you interact with us:
a) Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
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Full Name
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Phone number
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Email address
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Date of birth
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Postal address
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Gender
b) Donation & Financial Information
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PAN number (for tax benefits)
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Bank account or UPI details
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Transaction ID and donation history
c) Website & 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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Cookies and tracking technologies
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Website usage data (via Google Analytics)
d) Volunteer/Internship Application Data
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Educational qualifications
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Professional experience
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Identification documents (Aadhar, PAN, etc.)
We only collect data voluntarily provided by you and ensure it is used for legitimate purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for:
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Processing donations and issuing 80G receipts
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Sharing updates about our work, newsletters, and campaigns
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Responding to queries and feedback
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Verifying identity for volunteers or interns
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Improving our website and digital communication
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Ensuring compliance with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third party for commercial purposes.
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share your data only under the following circumstances:
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With authorized payment processors (for donations)
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With government authorities, when legally required
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With contracted third-party service providers who support our operations (subject to strict confidentiality clauses)
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During compliance checks or audits by competent authorities
All data shared is done with the highest level of confidentiality and minimal exposure.
5. Your Rights
As a user or data subject, you have the following rights:
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Right to access your stored data
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Right to rectification if your information is inaccurate
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Right to withdraw consent at any time
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Right to request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention policies)
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Right to opt-out from newsletters and promotional content
You may exercise these rights by contacting us at:
📧 Email: privacy@aanandafutureskills.com
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, track website analytics, and improve functionality.
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact certain website features.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
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Secure servers and firewalls
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SSL encryption for all financial transactions
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Access control and authentication mechanisms
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Regular security audits and backups
Despite best efforts, no system can be 100% secure. You share your data at your own risk, but we are committed to minimizing that risk.
8. Retention of Data
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws (e.g., income tax laws for donation records).
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent. If we become aware of such data, we take steps to delete it immediately.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., payment gateways, government portals). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.
We advise you to review the privacy policies of those websites separately.
11. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes.
Latest version will always be available on our official website:
🌐 www.aanandafutureskills.in
Significant changes will be communicated via email or public notice.
12. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, feedback, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, reach out to:
Aananda Future Skills Trust
📍 87-B, Badsha Kheda, Amari Gawo, Takrohi, Indira Nagar, Lucknow – 226016
📧 Email: privacy@aanandafutureskills.com
📞 Phone: +91 9151114598
This Privacy Policy is applicable to all interactions involving Aananda Future Skills Trust, both online and offline. By using our services, you consent to this policy.