Privacy Policy

Introduction

Blessings NGO is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors, supporters, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners and other individuals who interact with our organisation and website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, store and protect information when you visit blessingsngo.in, contact us, support our work, volunteer, participate in our programmes or otherwise interact with us.

Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with Blessings NGO, we may collect information such as:

• Name and contact details.
• Email address and telephone number.
• Information submitted through contact or enquiry forms.
• Information provided when volunteering or partnering with us.
• Information relating to donations or support activities.
• Information voluntarily provided in communications with us.
• Basic technical information relating to website usage.

You should avoid submitting sensitive personal information through general website forms unless it is specifically requested and necessary for the relevant service or activity.

How We Use Information

Information provided to us may be used for legitimate organisational and operational purposes, including:

• Responding to enquiries and requests.
• Processing and acknowledging support or donations.
• Managing volunteer and partnership enquiries.
• Communicating information about our programmes and activities.
• Improving our website, services and communication.
• Maintaining appropriate organisational records.
• Preventing misuse, fraud or unauthorised activity.
• Meeting applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

Donations and Payments

If you make a donation or payment through our website or through a third-party payment service, payment information may be processed by the relevant payment service provider.

Blessings NGO does not intend to store complete payment-card information on its own website servers. Payment processing may be subject to the privacy policies and terms of the relevant payment provider.

Cookies and Website Technology

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, understand website usage and improve the visitor experience.

Your browser may allow you to control or disable cookies. Some website features may not function correctly if certain cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services such as payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services, communication platforms, embedded content providers or other technology services.

These third parties may process information according to their own terms and privacy policies. Where appropriate, we encourage users to review the privacy practices of those services.

Sharing of Information

Blessings NGO does not intend to sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Information may be shared with service providers, professional advisers, technology providers or other parties where reasonably necessary to operate our activities, provide requested services, process transactions, protect our organisation or comply with applicable legal obligations.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical and organisational measures to protect information from unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or loss.

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

Data Retention

We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, for maintaining organisational records, resolving disputes, complying with legal requirements or protecting our legitimate interests.

Your Choices and Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights relating to the personal information we hold about you, including requesting access, correction or deletion of certain information.

You may also contact us if you no longer wish to receive certain communications from us.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect unnecessary personal information from children. Where our programmes involve children or young people, information is handled in accordance with applicable requirements and organisational safeguards.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms or other online services. Blessings NGO is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by third parties.

Changes to This Policy

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

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised update date.