Effective Date: February 26, 2026

Paavan Chintan Dhara Ashram ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or become a member.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for membership, make a donation, or contact us. This may include your name, address, email address, phone number, and payment information.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process your membership and donations.
• Communicate with you regarding Ashram activities and updates.
• Send you receipts and tax exemption certificates (if applicable).
• Improve our services and website experience.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your GDPR Rights

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten).
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of data processing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.

To exercise your GDPR rights:
Members can sign in to their dashboard and visit the Privacy & Data section to:

• Request a complete export of your data
• Request account deletion
• Request data corrections
• View your consent history

All requests are processed within 30 days in compliance with GDPR regulations.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Payment and transaction records are retained for 7 years in compliance with Indian tax laws.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: pcd@ashrampcd.com