Effective Date: August 4, 2026
Last Updated: August 4, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Dipti Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are a dedicated Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) committed to our core mission: Protect – Empower – Transformed. We specialize in women empowerment, self-defense training, and societal motivation.
We deeply respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, register for self-defense programs, make donations, or interact with our community initiatives.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal data to fulfill our social mission and provide you with seamless service. The types of information we may collect include:
A. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily
Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us, sign up for newsletters, or register for self-defense workshops.
Donation & Financial Information: Payment details (processed securely via encrypted third-party payment gateways) and billing addresses required to issue tax deduction receipts or donation confirmations.
Volunteer & Event Registration Data: Age, emergency contact details, and relevant background details provided during volunteer sign-ups or training registrations.
B. Automatically Collected Information
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device details when you navigate our website.
Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referral links, and basic analytics to help us improve user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information strictly for legitimate organizational purposes, including:
Processing donations and providing official receipts or certificates.
Organizing and managing self-defense workshops, training camps, and empowerment seminars.
Sending updates about our impact, upcoming events, newsletters, and campaign drives.
Responding to inquiries, feedback, or support requests.
Maintaining website security, preventing fraud, and fulfilling legal/regulatory obligations for non-profit organizations.
4. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share information under the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, website hosting services, or email newsletter tools) who operate under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Obligations: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulations to comply with legal processes or protect the safety and rights of our beneficiaries, volunteers, and the public.
Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information for specific events or testimonials.
5. Data Security
We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Data Rights
Depending on applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access & Correction: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or request corrections to inaccurate information.
Deletion: Request the erasure of your personal data, subject to statutory retention requirements (e.g., tax record requirements for donations).
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our promotional emails or updates at any time using the “Unsubscribe” link in the email or by contacting us directly.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies when leaving our page.
8. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify
