Privacy Policy

Welcome to AKR Charity Foundation. We are a registered non-profit charity foundation based in Kerala, India, operating at www.akrcharity.com.

We genuinely care about your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and how we protect it. We keep it simple and honest — because that's how we do everything.

We only collect information that helps us serve you better. This includes:

Information you give us directly:

• Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter

• Your name, email, and phone number when you fill out our contact form

• Your donation details when you choose to donate

• Any message or query you send us

Information collected automatically:

• Basic website usage data such as pages visited and time spent on the site

• Your device type and browser (collected through Wix's built-in analytics)

• Your approximate location (country/city level only)

• Cookies used by Wix to improve your browsing experience

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as your Aadhaar number, bank details, or passwords directly on our website

We use your information only for the following purposes:

• To respond to your messages, queries, or volunteer requests

• To send you updates about our campaigns, events, and impact stories (only if you subscribed)

• To process donations and send you acknowledgements

• To improve our website and understand how visitors use it

• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements as a registered foundation

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone — ever.

When you donate through our website, payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways. We do not store your credit card, debit card, or UPI information on our servers. All financial transactions are encrypted and handled securely.

You may receive a donation receipt or acknowledgement email after your contribution

We treat your information with the highest level of care. We only share it in these limited situations:

• With service providers — such as Wix (our website platform) who help us run our website. They are bound by strict data protection agreements.

• With legal authorities — if required by Indian law or a valid legal order.

• With your consent — if we wish to feature your story or testimonial on our website, we will always ask your permission first.

We do not share your data with advertisers, marketers, or third-party organisations for commercial purposes.

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help the website function properly and understand visitor behaviour. These are managed by Wix, our website platform.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website work.

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Correct any information that is inaccurate

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email we send

• Ask questions about how your data is being used

To exercise any of these rights, simply email us at akrcharityfoundation@gmail.com and we will respond within 7 working days.

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. Our website is hosted on Wix, which uses industry-standard SSL encryption and security practices.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our website may contain links to external websites such as our social media pages or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check this page periodically. Continued use of our website after any changes means you accept the updated policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:

📧 akrcharityfoundation@gmail.com 📞 7511111075 📍 AKR Charity Foundation Padippurathundil Kadakkadu Pandalam P.O, Pathanamthitta District Kerala. 🌐 www.akrcharity.com