Privacy Policy

Jharkhand Gramin Vikas Trust ("JGVT", "we", "us", or "our") operates the website jgvtdhanbad.in. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard any personal information you provide when using our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact information — your name, email address, and phone number when you submit our contact form.
• Donation information — when you donate, we may collect your name and contact details for issuing receipts. Payment processing is handled through secure third-party channels; we do not store card or bank details.
• Usage data — anonymized information about how you interact with our website (pages visited, time spent), collected via analytics tools to help us improve the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
• Process and acknowledge donations
• Send you updates about JGVT programs and activities (only if you have opted in)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in operating our website (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• When required by law, court order, or government authority
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of JGVT, our beneficiaries, or the public

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. These are small text files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS to ensure encrypted communication.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for 12 months.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Withdraw consent to communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at dhn.jgvt.org@gmail.com.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Jharkhand Gramin Vikas Trust
Mamta Kunj, Near Pani Tanki, Pathargadia,
Kanchanpur, Mahuda, Dhanbad, Jharkhand — 828305
📞 +91 98351 34842
✉ dhn.jgvt.org@gmail.com