Privacy Policy for Pestalozzi Children’s Education Society, Ranchi

Pestalozzi Children’s Education Society, Ranchi (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “our,” or “the Society”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors, donors, partners, students, and all other stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By interacting with us, whether online or offline, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other similar information.
  • Identification Information: Date of birth, gender, photograph, and government-issued ID numbers (e.g., Aadhaar, PAN).
  • Financial Information: Payment information, bank account details, donation amounts, and other relevant financial information.
  • Education and Employment Information: Information related to your educational background, employment history, and professional qualifications.

b. Non-Personal Information

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, access times, and pages viewed.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information gathered through cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

The Society uses the collected information for the following purposes:

a. Service Provision

  • To provide educational services and support to students.
  • To process donations and provide tax receipts.
  • To maintain communication with our stakeholders.

b. Communication

  • To send newsletters, updates, and other relevant information.
  • To respond to inquiries, requests, and feedback.

c. Legal and Compliance

  • To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
  • To enforce our terms and conditions.

d. Improvement of Services

  • To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services.
  • To conduct research and surveys for the enhancement of our programs.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

a. With Service Providers

  • We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as payment processors, IT service providers, and marketing agencies. These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

b. Legal Requirements

  • We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal processes, such as court orders, subpoenas, or governmental regulations.

c. With Your Consent

  • We may share your information with third parties if you have provided explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption: Use of encryption technologies for sensitive data.
  • Access Control: Limiting access to your personal information to only those employees and third parties who need it for legitimate business purposes.
  • Regular Audits: Conducting regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information when you visit our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services after the changes take effect will constitute your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Pestalozzi Children’s Education Society, Ranchi
#410, Panchwati Garden, Opposite Arogya Bhwavan, Bariatu Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand – 834009
Phone: 6206267378
Email: info@pestalozzi.in