Last Updated: 31-07-2026

Aryan Charitable Trust (“we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Trust”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information shared by visitors, donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, applicants, and other users of our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose information when you visit or use our website aryantrust.org (“Website”).

By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. About Aryan Charitable Trust

Aryan Charitable Trust is a charitable organisation working for social welfare, education, student support, scholarships, community development, and other charitable activities.

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Aryan Charitable Trust”, “the Trust”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Aryan Charitable Trust.

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Full name
• Mobile number
• Email address
• Postal or communication address
• Date of birth or age, where relevant to a programme or application
• Educational information, where relevant to scholarships or student programmes
• Information submitted through contact, volunteer, scholarship, or other application forms
• Donation-related information and transaction details
• Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our Website, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Date and time of access
• Referring website
• General usage and technical information

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and requests
• To process and acknowledge donations
• To issue donation receipts, where applicable
• To administer scholarships, welfare programmes, events, and charitable initiatives
• To communicate with donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, applicants, and supporters
• To send information about our activities, campaigns, programmes, and events, where permitted
• To improve our Website and services
• To maintain internal records and administrative records
• To prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorised activity
• To comply with applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, and reporting requirements
• For any other legitimate charitable or administrative purpose connected with the activities of the Trust

4. Donations and Payment Information

If you make a donation through our Website or through a third-party payment service, your payment may be processed by the relevant payment gateway, bank, or payment service provider.

Aryan Charitable Trust generally does not directly store complete debit card, credit card, banking, or other sensitive payment credentials on its own servers.

Payment information may be collected and processed by the relevant payment service provider according to its own privacy policy and terms of service.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information for commercial purposes.

We may share information only where reasonably necessary:

• With payment gateways and service providers assisting us with donations, hosting, technology, communication, or administrative services
• With professional advisers, auditors, or consultants where reasonably necessary
• When required by law, court order, government authority, or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, property, or legitimate interests of the Trust, its beneficiaries, users, or the public
• With your consent or as otherwise permitted by applicable law

Third-party service providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable terms.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage, and enhance user experience.

Cookies may help us:

• Remember certain preferences
• Understand how visitors use the Website
• Improve website performance
• Analyse website traffic and usage

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect some Website functionality.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, payment gateways, social media platforms, or other external services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of such third parties before providing them with personal information.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we take reasonable steps to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Providing or administering our programmes and services
• Maintaining donation and financial records
• Fulfilling legal, accounting, audit, and regulatory obligations
• Resolving disputes
• Protecting our legal rights and interests

When information is no longer required, we may securely delete, destroy, anonymise, or otherwise dispose of it, subject to applicable legal requirements.

10. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law and the nature of the information, you may contact us to:

• Request information about personal data held by us
• Request correction or updating of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information where legally applicable
• Withdraw consent for certain communications
• Opt out of non-essential promotional or informational communications

Some information may need to be retained where required by law or for legitimate administrative, legal, accounting, or charitable purposes.

11. Communications

If you provide your contact details, we may contact you regarding:

• Your enquiry or request
• Donation-related matters
• Programme or application-related matters
• Events and charitable activities
• Updates about the Trust, where permitted

You may request to stop receiving non-essential communications by contacting us or using an unsubscribe option where available.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Website may provide information about programmes intended for children or students.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children in circumstances where parental or guardian consent is required without appropriate consent or involvement.

Where information relating to a minor is submitted for a programme, scholarship, or charitable activity, it should be provided by or with the knowledge and permission of a parent, guardian, or legally authorised person, wherever applicable.

13. Photographs, Videos, and Publicity

As part of our charitable activities, events, programmes, and campaigns, photographs or videos may be taken for documentation, reporting, awareness, or promotional purposes.

Where required or appropriate, we may seek consent for the use of identifiable photographs, videos, testimonials, or other personal information.

If you believe that your image or personal information has been used inappropriately, you may contact us using the details below.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.