Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Kabitirtha Institute of Development and Studies (“KIDS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, students, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you make a donation, submit an inquiry, or register for our programs, we may collect:

• Full name and contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Payment information for donation processing (handled securely by third-party payment processors)
• Student academic information for scholarship and evaluation purposes
• Volunteer preferences and areas of interest

Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-personal information including browser type, device information, IP address, and website usage patterns through cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To process and acknowledge your donations and issue tax receipts (80G certificates)
• To communicate about our programs, events, and impact reports
• To administer the Students Evaluation Test (SET) under Project UDAAN
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

4. Data Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. All donation transactions are encrypted using SSL technology. We do not store credit card or bank account details on our servers — all payment processing is handled by certified third-party providers.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and programs
• Government authorities when required by law or for tax compliance
• Partner educational institutions for program coordination

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, though this may affect certain features of the website.

7. Children's Privacy

While our educational programs serve minors, we collect student information only with the consent of parents, guardians, or authorized school officials. Such data is used exclusively for academic evaluation and scholarship administration.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data held by us
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-out of marketing communications at any time

9. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at: