Privacy Policy
Last updated: 19 May 2026
Anahata Charitable Trust (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates https://anahata-trust.org/. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, or make a donation.
1. Who we are
Anahata Charitable Trust
No. 74/75/2, Ravandur, Periyapatna Taluk
Mysore District, Karnataka – 571 108, India
Phone: +91 81977 99572
Email: kiran@anahata-trust.org
2. Information we collect
We may collect the following when you use this website:
- Contact form: name, phone number, email address, subject, and message you submit.
- Donations: payment details are processed by your bank or UPI app; we do not store card or UPI PIN data on this website. You may share donation screenshots or references with us via WhatsApp or email to issue an 80G certificate.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited, typically collected automatically by our hosting provider or analytics tools if enabled.
3. How we use your information
- To respond to inquiries and volunteer or program requests
- To process donation-related communication and 80G tax exemption certificates
- To improve our website and understand how visitors use it
- To comply with applicable law
4. Third-party services
Our website uses services that may process data on our behalf:
- Web3Forms (web3forms.com) — delivers contact form submissions to our email inbox.
- Google Maps — embedded map on the contact section.
- YouTube — embedded videos (privacy-enhanced nocookie domain where used).
- Google Fonts — typography delivery.
- WhatsApp — if you choose to message us via linked wa.me URLs.
These providers have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them. We do not sell your personal information.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
Our site may use essential cookies from our host or third-party embeds (e.g. YouTube). If we enable analytics (such as Google Analytics), we will update this policy and, where required, request consent before non-essential tracking.
6. Data retention
Contact form and donation-related messages are kept only as long as needed for communication, record-keeping, and legal or tax requirements (including 80G documentation).
7. Security
We use HTTPS and reputable service providers. No method of transmission over the Internet is fully secure; please avoid sending sensitive financial credentials through the contact form.
8. Your rights
Depending on applicable law, you may request access, correction, or deletion of personal data we hold about you. Contact us at kiran@anahata-trust.org.
9. Children
Our website is not directed at children under 13 to collect personal data without parental involvement. Program enrollment is handled directly with families through our trust.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this page from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the latest version.
11. Contact
Questions about this policy: kiran@anahata-trust.org or WhatsApp +91 81977 99572.