Balmitra Jan Kalyan Foundation ("Foundation", "we", "us" or "our") respects the privacy of individuals who visit our website, contact us, support our programmes, volunteer with us, participate in our activities, or otherwise interact with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, store, protect and disclose personal information through our website and related digital communications.

By using our website or voluntarily providing information to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.


1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through the official website of Balmitra Jan Kalyan Foundation, including information provided through contact forms, volunteer enquiries, programme enquiries, donation-related interactions and other digital communication channels operated by or on behalf of the Foundation.

This policy does not apply to websites, applications or services operated independently by third parties, even where links to those services are available on our website. Such third parties may have their own privacy policies and terms.


2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Mobile or telephone number
• Address or location, where reasonably required
• Information provided through contact, volunteer or enquiry forms
• Donation or support-related information necessary for processing or record-keeping
• Information voluntarily provided in messages, feedback or correspondence
• Photographs, videos or other information voluntarily provided or collected during our programmes, subject to applicable requirements and permissions

We will seek to collect only information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.


3. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be automatically recorded by our website, hosting provider or service providers.

This may include information such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, approximate usage information and pages visited.

Such information may be used for website security, troubleshooting, administration, analytics and improving website performance.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive device information that is not reasonably required for operating, maintaining or securing our website.


4. How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information for legitimate and relevant purposes, including:

• Responding to enquiries and requests.
• Communicating with donors, supporters, volunteers and partners.
• Managing participation in programmes and activities.
• Processing donations or other support, where applicable.
• Maintaining appropriate administrative and programme records.
• Improving our website and services.
• Protecting our website and systems against misuse, fraud or security threats.
• Meeting applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, audit and reporting requirements.
• Communicating information about our programmes or activities where permitted and appropriate.

We will seek to use personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected or for other purposes permitted by applicable law.


5. Donations and Payment Information

Where donations or payments are accepted through an online payment gateway, the transaction may be processed by the relevant bank, payment gateway or other authorised service provider.

Payment information such as card details, UPI credentials, passwords or banking authentication information should be entered only through the secure payment interface provided by the relevant payment service.

We do not intend to collect or retain complete payment credentials on our own website unless such collection is specifically required, lawful and appropriately secured.

Donation records may be retained where necessary for accounting, statutory, tax, audit, reporting or other legitimate organisational purposes.


6. Children and Beneficiary Information

Our programmes may involve children, mothers, families and other community beneficiaries.

We recognize that information relating to children requires particular care. We will seek to avoid collecting unnecessary personal information about children through the website.

Where information, photographs or other records relating to a child or beneficiary are required for a programme, documentation, reporting or awareness activity, we will seek appropriate permission or authorization wherever required by applicable law or circumstances.

We will not knowingly use a child's personal information for unrelated purposes.

7. Photographs and Videos

As part of our awareness programmes, community activities, social initiatives and other Foundation activities, photographs or videos may be taken for documentation, reporting, educational and awareness purposes.

Where identifiable individuals, particularly children or other beneficiaries, are involved, the Foundation will take reasonable steps to obtain appropriate consent or authorization wherever required by applicable law or circumstances.

If any individual believes that a photograph or video published by us raises a genuine privacy concern, they may contact us using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy. We will review reasonable requests and take appropriate action where justified.


8. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

Personal information may be shared only where reasonably necessary and permitted by applicable law, including with:

• Authorized employees, representatives or volunteers of the Foundation who require the information for legitimate organisational purposes.
• Service providers supporting website hosting, communication, technology, payment processing or other operational requirements.
• Professional advisers, auditors or consultants where reasonably necessary.
• Government authorities, regulators, law-enforcement agencies or other persons where disclosure is required or permitted by applicable law.
• Other parties where the individual has provided appropriate consent or where disclosure is otherwise legally permitted.

Any third-party service provider handling information on our behalf is expected to use such information only for the relevant service and to maintain appropriate safeguards.


9. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, payment services or other external services.

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We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content or policies of third-party websites or platforms that are independently operated by others.


10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website or its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies for essential website functions, security, preferences, analytics or performance.

Cookies may help us understand how visitors use the website and may assist us in improving website functionality and user experience.

You may control certain cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect the functioning of certain website features.

Where applicable, additional information about cookies or analytics technologies may be provided through the website.


11. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, misuse or destruction.

Depending on the nature of the information and the services involved, reasonable safeguards may include access controls, password protection, secure hosting, restricted access and appropriate administrative procedures.

However, no website, electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

If you believe that your personal information has been accessed, disclosed or used improperly through our website, please contact us promptly so that the matter can be reviewed and appropriate steps can be considered.


12. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or for legitimate organisational, accounting, audit, tax, legal, regulatory or reporting requirements.

The period of retention may vary depending on the type of information, the purpose for which it was collected and any applicable legal or record-retention requirement.

When information is no longer reasonably required, we may delete, anonymize or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal and record-retention requirements.


13. Your Requests and Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law and the provisions applicable to the Foundation from time to time, individuals may contact us regarding their personal information, including requests concerning access, correction, updating, deletion or other applicable privacy rights.

Where a request is made, we may need to verify the identity of the person making the request before taking action.

We will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to genuine requests in accordance with applicable law and within a reasonable period.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to limit any mandatory right available to an individual under applicable law.


14. Privacy of Volunteers, Donors and Supporters

Information provided by volunteers, donors, supporters, partners or other individuals will be used for the relevant administrative, communication, programme, accounting, reporting or legal purposes for which it was collected or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

Where donation-related information is required for statutory, accounting, audit, tax or financial records, the Foundation may retain such information for the period reasonably required under applicable laws and accounting practices.

We will seek to handle such information responsibly and limit access to persons who reasonably require it for legitimate organisational purposes.


15. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Balmitra Jan Kalyan Foundation may collect, use, retain or disclose information where reasonably necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, lawful government requests, tax requirements, audit requirements, court orders or other legal obligations.

The Foundation will seek to process personal information in accordance with applicable data-protection and privacy requirements in force in India from time to time.

Where a particular legal requirement becomes applicable to the Foundation, we may update our procedures, notices, consent mechanisms and other privacy practices as reasonably required.


16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, website features, technology, legal requirements or applicable data-protection requirements.

The latest version will be published on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date, where applicable.

You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically so that you remain informed about how we handle personal information.


17. Contact and Privacy Concerns

If you have any question, concern, request or complaint regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us using the details below.

Balmitra Jan Kalyan Foundation
Email: info@bmjkfoundation.org
Website: https://bmjkfoundation.org/

We will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to genuine privacy-related communications.


18. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of India, subject to the mandatory rights and protections available to individuals under applicable law.

Any matter relating to the use of this website or the handling of personal information shall be considered in accordance with the applicable laws and legal requirements in force in India.


Last Updated: August 2026