Aparna Foundation
Aparna Foundation ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us — whether as a website visitor, volunteer, donor, event participant, or partner. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using our Website or submitting information to us (via forms, WhatsApp, email, or in person), you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
We collect only the information necessary to run our programs effectively. This may include:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Identity & Contact Details | Full name, mobile number, email address, city/location |
| Volunteer/Participation Details | Role applied for, program interest, prior experience, availability |
| Event Registration Details | Category (model/designer/sponsor/etc.), category-specific details submitted via our forms |
| Donation Details | Transaction reference/UPI ID (for record-keeping only — we do not store your bank details, card numbers, or UPI PIN) |
| Communication Records | Messages sent to us via our contact form, WhatsApp, or email |
| Media | Photographs/videos taken during our events (see Section 7) |
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as religious beliefs, caste, health records, or biometric data, and we ask that you do not share such information with us unless specifically necessary and requested.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
We may share limited information with:
We do not share your personal contact details (phone number, email) with corporate sponsors or the public without your explicit consent. Public recognition (e.g., on our Donor Wall or Team page) is done only using the name and details you have approved for public display.
Our Website may use basic cookies or similar technologies (for example, through embedded Google Maps or Google Forms) to enable core functionality. We do not currently run third-party advertising or tracking cookies. If this changes in the future, this Policy will be updated accordingly.
We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to protect the information you share with us from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please avoid sharing highly sensitive information (such as ID proofs, passwords, or full bank details) with us via unencrypted channels like email or WhatsApp unless specifically requested and necessary.
As described in our Terms & Conditions, photographs and videos taken during our events may be used on our Website, social media, and promotional materials. If you would like a specific photo of you or your child removed from our public materials, please contact us and we will act on such requests promptly.
Some of our programs (such as Prakriti Ki Pathshala) are conducted with school-going children, typically through their school or in the presence of teachers/guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal contact information (phone number, email) directly from children without the involvement of a parent, guardian, or school authority. Any data collected in a school-partnership context is limited to what is necessary for the program (e.g., attendance, certificate names) and is handled with additional care.
You have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy — for example, volunteer and certificate records are retained to support future verification requests. Where information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us: