Privacy Policy

Updated: 19 Feb. 2025

Introduction

At Aakanksha Lions Institute of Learning and Empowerment (hereafter may be mentioned as "we," "our," "us"), we are dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors, donors, beneficiaries, volunteers and staff. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable Indian laws and regulations.

Information We May Collect

• Personal Information:

• We and/ or our designated payment gateway agency, may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address and payment information when you:
• Make a donation
• Register for events or programs
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Apply for volunteering or employment opportunities
• Contact us with inquiries

• Non-Personal Information:

• We may gather non-personal data including browser type, operating system, IP address and website usage statistics through cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic.

Use of Your Information

We utilise the collected information to:

• Provide and Manage

• Services: Process donations, event registrations and applications; deliver services and information you request.

• Communication:
• Respond to your inquiries, send confirmations and provide updates related to our activities.

• Marketing and Outreach:
• Send newsletters, updates and promotional materials about our programs and initiatives.

• Improvement of Services:
• Analyze website usage and feedback to enhance our offerings and user experience.

• Legal Compliance:
• Fulfill legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service Providers:
• Trusted third-party partners who assist in operating our website, processing payments, or conducting our programs, under strict confidentiality agreements.

• Legal Authorities:
• When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

Data Security

We and/ or our designated payment gateway agency, implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure; thus, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent to processing your data
• Object to the processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us @ aakankshalsmh@yahoo.com.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with the effective date.

Contact Us

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

Reg. Name: Aakanksha Lions Institute of Learning and Empowerment,

Physical address: Aakanksha Parisar, Avanti Vihar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 492006.

Email: aakankshalsmh@yahoo.com

Phone: 9754002189, 9424159413