Privacy Policy
Shaashvat Centre for Sustainable Living (“Shaashvat,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website www.shaashvat.org.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information (only if you voluntarily provide it): such as name, email address, phone number, or payment details when making donations, signing up for newsletters, or contacting us.
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Non-Personal Information: such as browser type, device details, IP address, and browsing behaviour collected through cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide updates on our projects, initiatives, and events.
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Respond to inquiries and provide support.
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Process donations and issue receipts.
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Improve our website functionality and user experience.
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Comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing of Information
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We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
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We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as payment gateways, email platforms) strictly for operational purposes.
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We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or community.
4. Cookies & Analytics
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Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience.
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Cookies help us understand how visitors use our site and allow us to improve content.
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You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not work properly.
5. Data Security
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We take reasonable precautions to protect your information.
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Sensitive payment data (e.g., UPI, card details) is handled securely by third-party payment providers—we do not store this information on our servers.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
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Ask for corrections or updates to your information.
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Withdraw consent to receive communications at any time.
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Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or operational requirements.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
Shaashvat Centre for Sustainable Living
Chekottu House, Chennakulam,
Dist. Idukki, Kerala - 685552
Email: info@shaashvat.org
