Privacy Policy

At Centre for Community Research and Rural Development (CCRRD), we deeply value the trust and confidence of our donors, supporters, and well-wishers. Protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency in how we use it is of utmost importance to us.

๐Ÿ“…Last Updated: September 2025

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1.Information We Collect

When you choose to support CCRRD through donations, volunteering, or communication with us, we may collect the following details:

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Personal Identification Information

Full name, phone number, email address, and postal address.

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Financial / Transaction Information

Donation amount, payment mode, date, and transaction details.

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PAN Information

Permanent Account Number (PAN) may be collected, especially for issuing tax exemption certificates under Section 80G/12A of the Income Tax Act.

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Optional Information

Any other details voluntarily shared by you while filling donation or contact forms.

2.How We Use This Information

The information collected from you is used only for legitimate purposes related to CCRRD's work. These include:

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Issuing Receipts and Acknowledgments

To confirm and acknowledge your donation.

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Providing Tax Exemption Certificates

If applicable under 80G/12A.

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Donor Communication

To share updates about CCRRD's projects, events, impact stories, and opportunities for support (only if you choose to opt-in for communication).

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Regulatory Compliance

To comply with legal and financial reporting requirements under Indian law.

3.Information Sharing and Disclosure

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Important Policy

CCRRD does not sell, rent, or trade donor information to any third party.

Information may be shared only with:

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Authorized Service Providers

(such as payment gateways like Razorpay) for processing transactions securely.

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Government Authorities

If required under applicable laws.

4.Data Security

We adopt industry-standard practices and technical safeguards to ensure that your personal and financial data remains safe and confidential.

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Secure Online Donations

Online donations are processed securely through PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways.

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Restricted Access

Access to donor data is strictly limited to authorized CCRRD personnel.

5.Your Rights

As a donor, you have the right to:

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Request a copy of the information we hold about you.

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Correct or update your personal details.

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Opt-out from receiving communications at any time by writing to us.

6.Policy Updates

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CCRRD may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or organizational practices. Any updates will be posted on our official website, and the revised date will be mentioned at the top.

7.Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the use of your information, please contact us at:

Centre for Community Research and Rural Development (CCRRD)

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