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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

Gomantak Gausevak Mahasangh (“GGMS”, “we”, “our” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information shared by you through this website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you visit our website, make a donation, submit an inquiry, register for an activity or communicate with us:

  • Name, postal address, email address and mobile number;
  • PAN, address and other details required for issuing donation receipts or complying with applicable laws;
  • Information submitted through donation, volunteer, contact, CSR, workshop, yoga class or other registration forms;
  • Donation details, including the amount, date and payment reference;
  • Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information and website usage data; and
  • Any other information voluntarily provided by you.

2. Use of Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To process and acknowledge donations;
  • To issue donation receipts, including eligible receipts under Section 80G of the Income-tax Act, wherever applicable;
  • To respond to inquiries and requests;
  • To register participants, volunteers, donors and supporters for our programmes and activities;
  • To provide updates regarding our charitable activities, events, campaigns and appeals;
  • To maintain accounting, statutory and donor records;
  • To prevent fraud, misuse or unauthorized transactions;
  • To improve the functioning, content and security of our website; and
  • To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Payment Information

Online donations may be processed through third-party banks, payment gateways or other payment service providers. GGMS does not ordinarily store complete debit card, credit card, UPI PIN, internet-banking password or similar sensitive payment credentials.

The processing of payments may also be governed by the privacy policies and terms of the respective payment service providers.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.

Your information may be shared only when reasonably necessary with:

  • Banks and payment service providers;
  • Website hosting, email, technology and data-management service providers;
  • Auditors, accountants, legal advisers and authorised professionals;
  • Government departments, statutory authorities or law-enforcement agencies where required by law; and
  • Other service providers assisting us in carrying out our charitable activities.

Such information will be shared only to the extent necessary for the relevant purpose.

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor activity and enhance the user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain parts of the website may not function properly as a result.

Third-party services used on the website, such as embedded videos, maps, social-media links, analytics tools or payment gateways, may place their own cookies and collect information in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

6. Communication Preferences

If you provide your mobile number or email address, we may use it to send donation acknowledgements, programme updates, event information, newsletters or charitable appeals.

You may request that promotional communications be stopped at any time by contacting us at [email address]. However, we may continue to send essential communications relating to donations, registrations, receipts or legal requirements.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or for the period required under applicable accounting, taxation and other laws.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may contact us to:

  • Request access to the personal information held by us;
  • Request correction or updating of inaccurate information;
  • Withdraw consent for optional communications; or
  • Request deletion of information that we are not legally required to retain.

To submit such a request, please contact us using the details given below.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended to collect personal information directly from children without the consent or supervision of a parent or lawful guardian. If you believe that a child has provided personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us.

11. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or social-media platforms. GGMS is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of such external websites. Visitors are advised to review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

12. Photographs and Videos

Photographs or videos displayed on the website may relate to our cattle-welfare activities, charitable programmes, volunteers, beneficiaries and public events. We endeavour to use such material responsibly and with appropriate permission wherever required.

If you have a legitimate concern regarding any photograph or video displayed on the website, please contact us for review.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our activities, website features or applicable requirements. The revised policy will be published on this page along with the updated revision date.

14. Contact and Grievance Redressal

For questions, corrections, grievances or requests concerning your personal information, please contact:

Gomantak Gausevak Mahasangh