Nishkam Sewa Ashram Trust
Nishkam Sewa Ashram Trust is a registered charitable and non-profit organization committed to serving humanity through various welfare and community development programs.
We value the trust our donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, and visitors place in us, and we are dedicated to protecting their personal information and privacy in accordance with applicable Indian laws and data protection guidelines.
1. Collection of Personal Information
In the course of our charitable activities, Nishkam Sewa Ashram Trust may collect personal information such as:
- Name, postal address, and email address
- Contact numbers and billing details (where applicable)
- City, state, and country of residence
- PAN number or other identification (for tax exemption purposes, if applicable)
This information is collected only when necessary for processing donations, issuing receipts, facilitating participation in Ashram programs, or maintaining transparent communication with our supporters.
2. Use of Personal Information
The information collected is used solely for purposes related to the Trust’s objectives, such as:
- Processing and acknowledging donations
- Issuing tax exemption certificates (under section 80G, if applicable)
- Communicating updates, event details, and impact reports
- Maintaining accurate records as required by law
Nishkam Sewa Ashram Trust does not sell, rent, exchange, or otherwise share personal information with any third party for commercial purposes.
3. Privacy and Confidentiality
Nishkam Sewa Ashram Trust respects the privacy of every donor, volunteer, and beneficiary.
All personal information provided to the Trust is kept strictly confidential and will not be disclosed unless:
- Required by law or authorized by government agencies for legal or security reasons, or
- Explicitly consented to by the individual for a specified purpose related to the Trust’s activities.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse.
All records, whether electronic or paper-based, are stored securely and accessible only to authorized staff members who have a legitimate “need to know” and “right to know” basis.
Our data management practices are guided by the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.
5. Website Usage, Cookies & Analytics
When you visit our official website (www.nishkamsewa.com), we may collect non-personal data such as browser type, pages visited, and duration of visits to help improve user experience.
Cookies may be used to analyze web traffic and optimize website performance.
No personally identifiable information is collected through cookies unless voluntarily submitted by you.
We may also use Google Analytics for monitoring and improving the effectiveness of our communication and outreach efforts. All such data remains confidential and is used only for organizational analysis.
6. Disclosure to Authorities
As per Rule 7 of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011, Nishkam Sewa Ashram Trust will provide information to government or law enforcement agencies if lawfully required for purposes such as investigation, prevention, or prosecution of offences under applicable laws.
7. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised or updated from time to time to comply with evolving legal requirements or organizational practices. Updated versions will be made available on our official platforms.
8. Queries or Concerns
For any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
📧 nishkamashram@gmail.com
📞 +91 7901719451, 9872018515
🏢 Nishkam Sewa Ashram Trust
Village Daad, Main Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana, Punjab – 142022, India
We are committed to addressing all genuine concerns promptly and transparently.
