Vijay Foundation ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, our online application forms, and any other digital platform we operate (together, the "Website"). By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal and Identity Information

Full name, date of birth, gender, Aadhaar number, and other government-issued identification details submitted as part of an assistance application.

b. Contact Information

Address, state, district, PIN code, mobile number, and email address.

c. Financial and Bank Information

Bank name, account number, IFSC code, and branch details, collected solely for the purpose of transferring approved assistance.

d. Application and Supporting Documents

Type of assistance requested, reason for the request, amount requested, and uploaded documents such as Aadhaar card, income/ration card proof, medical reports, fee receipts, or photographs.

e. Technical and Usage Information

IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and date/time of your visit, collected through standard web technologies and cookies.

f. Communication Records

Any information you provide when you contact us by email, phone, or WhatsApp.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Process and evaluate applications for financial, medical, educational, or disaster-relief assistance
• Verify the identity and eligibility of applicants
• Communicate with applicants and donors, including confirmation emails, tracking numbers, and status updates
• Transfer approved assistance directly to an applicant's bank account
• Maintain internal records for reporting, auditing, and compliance
• Improve our Website, services, and the quality of our programs
• Comply with applicable laws and respond to lawful requests from authorities

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone. We may share it only:

• With Vijay Foundation staff and volunteers directly involved in reviewing your application
• With service providers who help us operate the Website (hosting, email delivery, form management), bound to use data only for the purpose we specify
• With banks or payment partners, solely to transfer approved assistance
• When required by law, court order, or government authority
• With your explicit consent, for any other purpose

4. Cookies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve functionality. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some features of the Website.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain application and donation records for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, and as required by law. You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements, by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information, where legally permissible
• Withdraw consent for future processing of your information

8. Children's Privacy

Where an application for assistance concerns a minor, information is submitted by a parent, guardian, or authorized adult on the minor's behalf. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without such consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.