Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
Happy Foundation ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website or make a donation, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
- Donor details: Name, email address, phone number, billing address and PAN (when required for tax receipts).
- Payment information: Payments are processed by our secure payment partners. We do not store your full card number, CVV or UPI PIN on our servers.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information and pages visited, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To process donations and issue receipts.
- To send updates about how your contribution is being used.
- To respond to your queries and provide customer support.
- To comply with legal, accounting and regulatory requirements.
- To improve our website, programs and communications.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share data only with:
- Payment gateways and banks, strictly to process your donation.
- Service providers (email, hosting, analytics) under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
- Government or regulatory authorities when required by law.
4. Cookies
We use essential cookies to make the site work and analytics cookies to understand usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some features may not work correctly without them.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard safeguards including SSL encryption and access controls to protect your information. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we work to protect your data at all times.
6. Data Retention
We retain donor records for as long as required to comply with tax, audit and regulatory obligations, and for legitimate trust purposes.
7. Your Rights
You may request access, correction or deletion of your personal information, or opt out of non-essential communications, by contacting us at the address below.
8. Children
Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
9. Changes
We may update this Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised date.
10. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, reach out to us:
- Email: manasranjansamal744@gmail.com
- Phone: +91 63714 90862
- Office: Jajpur, Odisha, India