Privacy Policy

Bardhaman BhaktaSanmilani is founded on principles of trust, devotion, and service. We deeply respect the privacy of every devotee, donor, and visitor who interacts with our platform. This Privacy Policy explains, in a transparent manner, how your personal information is collected, used, protected, and respected when you visit our website or make a donation.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. We encourage you to read it carefully to understand our intentions and responsibilities regarding your data.

Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information required to ensure smooth operation of our services, proper acknowledgment of donations, and compliance with legal obligations. This may include:

  • Personal details such as your name, email address, and phone number, provided voluntarily during donations or inquiries
  • Donation-related details including amount, date, and transaction reference ID
  • Payment confirmation details received from our payment gateway (we do not store card numbers, CVV, or bank credentials)
  • Limited technical data such as browser type, device information, and IP address for security and performance monitoring

Purpose of Data Collection

Every piece of information collected serves a clear and ethical purpose. We use your data strictly to:

  • Process donations securely and accurately
  • Acknowledge your contribution and issue receipts
  • Maintain transparent financial records as required by law and auditing authorities
  • Communicate important updates related to donations, events, or services
  • Protect the platform from fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access

Payment & Transaction Security

All monetary transactions are processed through trusted and PCI-DSS–compliant payment gateways such as Razorpay. Bardhaman BhaktaSanmilani does not store or process sensitive financial information on its own servers. Your payment data remains fully encrypted and handled directly by the gateway provider.

Data Protection & Storage

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to personal data is strictly limited to authorized personnel and used only for legitimate purposes.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use minimal cookies or analytics tools to understand website usage patterns and improve user experience. These do not personally identify you and are used solely for performance, security, and usability enhancements.

Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and accounting obligations. You may also contact us if you have concerns about how your data is handled.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 18 without parental guidance. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is governed by and compliant with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable data protection rules and regulations in India. We adhere to all statutory obligations applicable to charitable and religious trusts.

Policy Updates

Bardhaman BhaktaSanmilani reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
bardhamanbhaktasanmilani@gmail.com