Effective Date: 30 September 2026
Last Updated: 30 September 2026

Shankarrao Pitla Foundation (“Foundation”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of individuals who visit and use our website, https://spitlafoundation.com/ (“Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect and disclose personal information when you access our Website, contact us, volunteer with us, or make a donation through our Website.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our Website, we may collect the following information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Mobile/telephone number
• Postal address
• PAN or other information required for issuing applicable donation receipts or tax-related documentation
• Donation amount and transaction details
• Information provided through contact, volunteer or enquiry forms
• Any other information voluntarily provided by you

We do not directly collect or store your complete debit card, credit card, CVV, UPI PIN or internet banking credentials.

Payment transactions are processed through third-party payment service providers such as Razorpay. Payment-related information is processed by the relevant payment provider in accordance with its applicable privacy and security policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected to:

• Process and acknowledge donations
• Generate and provide donation receipts where applicable
• Communicate with donors regarding their transactions
• Respond to enquiries and requests
• Process volunteer or partnership enquiries
• Maintain appropriate financial and administrative records
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Prevent fraud, misuse or unauthorised transactions
• Improve our Website, programmes and services
• Send relevant updates about the Foundation where permitted by applicable law

3. Payment Information

Donations made through the Website may be processed using Razorpay or another authorised payment gateway.

The Foundation does not intentionally store complete payment instrument information such as card numbers, CVV numbers or UPI PINs on its own servers.

Payment processing is subject to the terms and privacy practices of the relevant payment service provider.

4. Cookies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse website usage and provide a better user experience.

You may configure your browser to refuse or restrict cookies. However, certain Website functionality may be affected.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Payment gateway and payment processing providers
• Website hosting and technology service providers
• Professional advisers and service providers where necessary
• Government, regulatory or law-enforcement authorities where required by law
• Other parties where disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property or security of the Foundation or its users

Any sharing of information will be limited to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose or required by applicable law.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including maintaining financial, accounting, donation and legal records as required under applicable laws.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of such third parties before providing personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent or lawful basis.

Parents or guardians may contact us if they believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may contact us to request access to, correction of, or clarification regarding personal information held by us.

You may also contact us regarding concerns about the processing or use of your personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology or applicable legal requirements.

Any updated version will be published on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact:

Shankarrao Pitla Foundation
Registered Office: [INSERT REGISTERED OFFICE ADDRESS]
Email: services@spitlafoundation.com
Phone: [INSERT CONTACT NUMBER]

Website: https://spitlafoundation.com/