Privacy Policy for Aranpani Trust

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: [01/01/2021]
Last Updated: [30/05/2026]

Aranpani Trust (“Trust”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) values and respects the privacy of every devotee, donor, volunteer, and visitor who interacts with our website, mobile application, and services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information obtained through our digital platforms and communication channels.

By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

The Trust may collect various categories of information for operational, legal, and service-related purposes.

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect:

  • Full name

  • Mobile number

  • Email address

  • Residential address

  • City, state, and country information

1.2 Donation and Transaction Information

We may collect:

  • Donation amounts

  • Transaction IDs

  • Payment status

  • Payment method details

  • Date and time of transactions

Sensitive banking information such as debit card numbers, CVV, OTPs, or internet banking credentials are not stored by the Trust.

1.3 Technical and Device Information

When users access our website or application, certain technical information may automatically be collected, including:

  • IP address

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Browser details

  • App version

  • Usage analytics

  • Access timestamps

2. PURPOSE OF INFORMATION COLLECTION

The Trust may use collected information for purposes including:

  • Processing donations and transactions;

  • Issuing receipts and acknowledgements;

  • Communicating updates regarding temple renovation activities;

  • Sending announcements, newsletters, or event notifications;

  • Improving platform functionality and user experience;

  • Ensuring platform security;

  • Maintaining financial and legal compliance records;

  • Responding to user inquiries and support requests.

3. PAYMENT SECURITY

All financial transactions are processed through secure third-party payment gateways that follow industry-standard security protocols.

The Trust does not directly store:

  • Card details;

  • UPI PINs;

  • Internet banking passwords;

  • CVV numbers;

  • OTP credentials.

Users are advised to exercise caution while sharing payment information online.

4. SHARING OF INFORMATION

Aranpani Trust does not sell, trade, lease, or commercially exploit donor or user information.

Information may only be shared under limited circumstances, including:

  • With authorized payment processors;

  • With technical service providers assisting operations;

  • When legally required by courts, government authorities, or law enforcement agencies;

  • For fraud prevention and security purposes.

All reasonable efforts are made to ensure confidentiality and protection of shared data.

5. COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

Our website or application may use:

  • Cookies;

  • Analytics tools;

  • Session tracking technologies;

  • Performance monitoring tools.

These technologies help improve:

  • User experience;

  • Website performance;

  • Security;

  • Service optimization.

Users may modify browser settings to disable cookies; however, certain features may become unavailable.

6. DATA RETENTION

The Trust may retain donor and transaction records for:

  • Legal compliance;

  • Financial auditing;

  • Accounting purposes;

  • Internal administrative requirements;

  • Historical reporting and transparency purposes.

Retention periods shall depend on operational and legal requirements.

7. DATA SECURITY

The Trust adopts reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to safeguard personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access;

  • Misuse;

  • Alteration;

  • Disclosure;

  • Data loss.

However, no electronic system can guarantee absolute security, and users acknowledge the inherent risks associated with digital communications and online transactions.

8. USER RIGHTS

Users may request:

  • Access to their information;

  • Correction of inaccurate information;

  • Deletion of data where legally permissible;

  • Withdrawal from non-essential communications.

Requests may be submitted through the official contact details provided below.

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The services offered by Aranpani Trust are not specifically directed toward children below 18 years of age.

The Trust does not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate consent.

10. POLICY MODIFICATIONS

The Trust reserves the right to revise or update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Revised versions shall become effective immediately upon publication on the official website or application.

Users are encouraged to review this page regularly.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

For any privacy-related concerns or requests, please contact:

Aranpani Trust

999, JM Buildings, Avinashi Road,
Uppilipalayam, Coimbatore - 641018

Email: [aranpanitrust@gmail.com]
Phone: [+91-8122338989]