TrustOfIndia (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you access or use our crowdfunding platform.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information from you:
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Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, address, date of birth, ID proofs, PAN, Aadhaar (for KYC).
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Financial Information: Payment details, bank account details (for fundraisers/beneficiaries).
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Usage Information: IP address, device details, browser type, cookies, and browsing activity.
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Campaign Data: Information provided by campaign creators about projects, documents, images, and updates.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data may be used for:
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Creating and managing your account.
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Processing donations and fund transfers.
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Verifying identity (KYC) and preventing fraud.
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Communicating updates, confirmations, and notifications.
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Improving platform functionality and user experience.
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Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share information with:
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Payment Gateways & Banks: To process donations and transfers.
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Regulatory Authorities: To comply with applicable laws.
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Third-Party Service Providers: For technical support, analytics, or security.
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Campaign Transparency: Donor names may be displayed (unless anonymous donation option is chosen).
4. Data Security
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We use SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to protect your data.
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However, no digital transmission is 100% secure. Users share data at their own risk.
5. Cookies & Tracking
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Our website may use cookies to improve user experience.
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You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
6. Data Retention
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We retain your personal data as long as necessary to fulfill our services and legal obligations.
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You may request deletion of your account and data by contacting our support team.
7. User Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
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Access and review your personal information.
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Request correction or deletion of your data.
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Opt out of promotional communications.
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Raise privacy concerns by contacting us directly.
8. Third-Party Links
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Our platform may contain links to third-party websites.
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We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
9. Children’s Privacy
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Our services are not directed at children under 18 years of age.
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We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. Updates to Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.