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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Utthan Shiksha Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe when you use our website or interact with our programs.

1. Information we collect

  • Contact details you share with us voluntarily — such as your name, email and phone number when you enquire, volunteer or donate.
  • Donation information needed to process and acknowledge contributions and issue receipts.
  • Basic usage data such as pages visited, collected automatically to help us improve the site.
  • Student records are collected only with the consent of guardians and solely to run our education programs.

2. How we use your information

We use the information to:

  • respond to your enquiries and requests;
  • process donations and send receipts or updates;
  • coordinate volunteering and program activities;
  • comply with legal and accounting obligations.

3. How we share information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share it only with trusted service providers (for example, payment or email tools) who help us operate, and only as required by law. Photographs of students are published only with guardian consent.

4. Data security & retention

We take reasonable measures to protect your information and keep it only for as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law.

5. Your rights

You may ask us to access, correct or delete your personal information at any time. To make a request, email us at utthanshikshafoundation@gmail.com.

6. Contact us

Questions about this policy? Write to utthanshikshafoundation@gmail.com or reach us at Village - Laxmipur Baniya, PO - Chilkia, Ramnagar, Distt - Nainital, Uttarakhand, Pin 244715.