Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Harit Pahal ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who uses our platform. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
1. Information We Collect
When you donate, volunteer, or contact us through the Harit Pahal platform, we may collect: - Your name, email address, and phone number - Payment information (processed securely via our payment partner; we do not store card details) - Location preferences and the regions or tree species you select - Messages and queries you submit through our contact forms - Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to: - Process your donation and issue planting certificates - Send you planting confirmations, GPS certificates, and survival audit updates - Communicate programme news, impact reports, and volunteer opportunities (with your consent) - Improve the performance and usability of our platform - Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with: - Payment processors to complete your transaction securely - Government or regulatory bodies as required by law - Third-party ecological auditors for impact verification purposes (anonymised data only) All partners are bound by confidentiality agreements consistent with this policy.
4. Cookies
We use strictly necessary cookies to maintain session state and improve site performance. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the platform may be affected.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Donation records are retained for 7 years for tax compliance purposes. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (subject to statutory retention requirements).
6. Your Rights
You have the right to: - Access the personal data we hold about you - Request correction of inaccurate data - Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations) - Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@haritpahal.org.
7. Security
We use industry-standard encryption and access controls to protect your data. Payments are handled via PCI-DSS compliant payment processors. While we take reasonable precautions, no internet transmission is completely secure.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our website. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions about this policy? Contact us or write to privacy@haritpahal.org