1. Who we are
Claritech Foundation is a registered NGO working in the field of education and skill development.
Website: https://claritechfoundation.org
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
2.1 Personal Information
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Postal address
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Date of birth (if required for student enrollment)
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ID documents (only for verification for students/volunteers, when applicable)
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Donation details such as PAN for 80G eligibility
2.2 Non-Personal Information
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Browser type
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Device type
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IP address
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Website usage analytics
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Cookies and tracking information
2.3 Beneficiary / Student Information
For students enrolling in programs, we may collect:
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Educational background
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Course preferences
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Assessment results
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Attendance data
2.4 Donor Information
For donors making online/offline donations, we may collect:
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Name, email, and phone
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Payment details (handled securely by payment gateway)
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PAN for issuing 80G certificates
We do not store your credit/debit card details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide educational services and training programs
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Respond to your queries
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Process donations and issue receipts/80G certificates
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Maintain legal and financial compliance
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Improve our website and services
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Send updates about our projects, events, and impact (only if you opt-in)
We never sell or misuse your personal data.
4. Comments
If visitors leave comments on our website, we collect:
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Information shown in the comment form
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IP address
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Browser user agent (for spam detection)
An anonymized hash of your email may be shared with Gravatar to check if you use the service.
5. Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location (EXIF GPS) data, as visitors may download this information.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
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Improve website functionality
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Save user preferences
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Analyze website usage
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Login cookies
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Comment cookies
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Temporary session cookies
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Publishing/editing cookies
You may disable cookies from your browser settings.
7. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our website may include embedded content (videos, images, posts). These websites may:
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Track your activity
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Collect your data
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Use cookies
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Use third-party tracking tools
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
8. How We Protect Your Data
We use standard security practices to safeguard your information:
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SSL encryption
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Access control and restricted data access
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Secure payment gateways
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Regular security audits
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
9. Data Retention
We retain:
Comments
Indefinitely, including metadata.
Registered Users
Personal data remains stored until:
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You delete your account
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You request data removal
Donor Records
As required by Indian law (Income Tax, CSR compliance), donation records must be stored for 7–10 years.
10. Your Rights
You may request:
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A copy of the data we hold about you
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Correction of inaccurate information
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Deletion of your data (except when legally required to retain)
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Opt-out from newsletters or updates
To exercise your rights, contact us at our official email.
11. Sharing of Your Data
We may share information only with:
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Government authorities (for compliance, if legally required)
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Payment gateways (for donation processing)
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Service providers assisting with website or communication tools
We never sell or trade your personal information.
12. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be scanned using automated spam detection tools.
13. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental/guardian consent.
Educational data collected for training purposes is stored securely.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
15. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us:
📧 Email: claritechfoundation@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +918169771298
📍 Address:Office 206, Dattani Trade Centre, Chandavarkar Rd, Shanti Nagar, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092.
🌐 Website: https://claritechfoundation.org
