Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of a Privacy Policy. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy
Karra Society for Rural Action (KSRA) values the privacy of our website visitors, beneficiaries, partners, and supporters. We are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable Indian laws and international best practices.
Legal Framework
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Indian Law: This policy complies with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
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International Standards: We align with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, EU) and global fair information practices.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you interact with our website or services:
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Personal details (name, email, phone number) when you contact us, sign up for newsletters, or make donations.
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Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device details for website analytics.
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Any other data you voluntarily provide through forms, surveys, or communication.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Provide and improve our services and programs.
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Respond to your queries, requests, or complaints.
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Maintain transparency with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
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Send updates, newsletters, or reports (only with your consent).
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Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Data Protection and Security
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We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
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Sensitive personal data (such as financial information for donations) is handled with encryption and secure payment gateways.
Sharing of Information
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We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
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Information may be shared only with trusted service providers, government authorities (if legally required), or funding partners, strictly for legitimate purposes and under confidentiality obligations.
International Data Transfer
If personal data is transferred outside India (e.g., for international partnerships or donor reporting), we ensure adequate safeguards consistent with GDPR and Indian law.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you have the right to:
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Access, correct, or update your personal data.
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Withdraw consent for data use at any time.
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Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
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Lodge a complaint with the appropriate authority if you believe your rights are violated.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for analytics and improving user experience. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
Updates to this Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, technological, or organizational changes. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the date of revision.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding privacy, please contact us at:
Email: mail2ksra@gmail.com
Phone: +91 6514051012
Postal Address: Karra Society for Rural Action, 8, 1st Floor, Ahmed Complex, Dr. Fatehullah Rd. Ranchi, Jharkhand, India, PIN - 834001
What to include in the Privacy Policy
Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.