Privacy Policy

Velicham Trust (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of all visitors, donors, volunteers, and supporters using our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage your information when you access or use our website and services.

1. About Velicham Trust

Velicham Trust is a registered non-profit charitable organization dedicated to:

• Educational support for underprivileged students
• Social welfare activities
• Environmental awareness initiatives
• Community development programs

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Full Name
• Mobile Number
• Email Address
• Address (if required)

Donation & Transaction Information

• Donation Amount
• Transaction ID
• Payment Status
• Donation Date

Technical Information

• IP Address
• Browser Type
• Device Information
• Website Usage Data

3. How We Use Your Information

The information collected may be used for:

• ✅ Processing donations
• ✅ Sending donation acknowledgements and receipts
• ✅ Communicating trust activities and updates
• ✅ Improving website performance and security
• ✅ Legal, compliance, and accounting purposes

4. Payment Security

All online payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways.

Velicham Trust does not store:

• Debit/Credit Card Numbers
• CVV Numbers
• UPI PINs
• Net Banking Passwords

Sensitive payment information is securely handled by authorized payment service providers.

5. Information Sharing Policy

We value your privacy.

Your personal information will:

• ❌ Not be sold
• ❌ Not be rented
• ❌ Not be shared for marketing purposes

However, information may be shared:

• When required by law
• With payment processing partners
• With government or legal authorities when legally necessary

6. Cookies Policy

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and website functionality.

Cookies may help us:

• Analyze website traffic
• Improve website performance
• Enhance security
• Provide a better browsing experience

Users may disable cookies through browser settings if preferred.

7. Data Protection & Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL security protection
• Secure servers
• Restricted data access
• Technical monitoring systems

While we strive to protect your data, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed as 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external or third-party websites.

Velicham Trust is not responsible for:

• Third-party privacy practices
• External website content
• Third-party security policies

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites separately.

9. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate consent.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Velicham Trust reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes will be updated on this page with the revised date.

11. Contact Information