Privacy Policy

GREEN RUDRAKSHA CHARITABLE TRUST

Effective Date: 21 Feb 2026

1. Objective

Green Rudraksha Charitable Trust (“GRC Trust”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our employees, volunteers, donors, beneficiaries, partners, vendors, interns, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose your personal information in compliance with applicable Indian laws and regulations.

2. Who We Are

Green Rudraksha Charitable Trust (GRC Trust) is a registered charitable organization working in the areas of:

  • Environmental Sustainability

  • Women Empowerment & Career Development

  • Social Awareness & Community Welfare

Email: info@grctrust.org

Contact Us: https://grctrust.org.in/contact/

3. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, date of birth, gender

  • Address and identification proof (if required)

  • Email address and phone number

  • PAN details (for donations requiring tax exemption)

  • Bank or payment details (processed securely via third-party payment gateways)

  • Professional details (for volunteers, employees, partners)

  • CV, qualifications, and experience (for recruitment purposes)

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited on our website

  • Cookies and usage data

C. Beneficiary Information (Where Applicable)

For education, skill development, or welfare projects, we may collect:

  • Educational records

  • Medical details (if required for safety)

  • Emergency contact details

  • Parent/guardian consent

This data is collected only for project implementation and safety purposes.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data for:

  • Processing donations and issuing receipts

  • Responding to inquiries and communications

  • Managing volunteer and employment relationships

  • Organizing events and workshops

  • Sending newsletters (if opted in)

  • Project implementation and reporting

  • Legal compliance and audit purposes

  • Improving our website and services

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Consent (for newsletters, communications)

  • Contractual necessity (donations, employment, partnerships)

  • Legal obligations

  • Legitimate interest (improving services and engagement)

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

6. Data Sharing

We may share information with:

  • Payment gateway providers (e.g., Razorpay, Paytm)

  • Government authorities if required by law

  • Partner organizations involved in project implementation

  • Auditors and compliance authorities

All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.

7. Data Storage & Security

We implement strong security measures including:

  • Encrypted data storage

  • Password-protected systems

  • Restricted access to authorized personnel only

  • Secure physical storage of documents

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legal, financial, and operational requirements.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion (subject to legal obligations)

  • Withdraw consent

  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 info@grctrust.org

9. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Process donations smoothly

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy:

Green Rudraksha Charitable Trust
Email: info@grctrust.org
Contact Us: https://grctrust.org.in/contact/