Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Bommarillu Orphanage, operated by Manalomanam Charitable Trust ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

We collect only necessary details like name, email, phone number, and payment information for issuing donation receipts. We do not sell or share your information with third parties. Payments are securely handled through Razorpay with encryption and safety.

2. Information We Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and contact requests
• Process volunteer applications and coordinate volunteer activities
• Process and acknowledge donations
• Issue official donation receipts from Manalomanam Charitable Trust
• Send newsletters and updates about our organization (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our services

Your data is used only for trust communication and legal compliance.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only 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. Donation records may be retained for legal compliance purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for processing your information
• Object to certain types of processing
• Request a copy of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: