Privacy Policy
Last updated: 18 Oct 2025
Eco Echoes Foundation ("we", "our", "us") is a registered non-profit. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our website, donation experiences, and programs.
Information we collect
- Contact data: name, email, phone, and postal address when you donate or contact us.
- Donation details: amount, date/time, transaction reference, and PAN where required for 80G receipts.
- Usage data: pages viewed and basic device information for security and improvements.
- Volunteer/partner data: information you share via the connect/volunteer forms.
How we use your information
- To process donations and issue legal receipts (including 80G where applicable).
- To respond to enquiries and manage volunteer or partnership requests.
- To improve our site and communications, and to maintain security and fraud prevention.
- To meet legal, regulatory, and audit obligations.
Sharing and processors
We do not sell your data. We may share limited information with payment and infrastructure providers strictly to process donations, send receipts, and run our website. These providers are bound by contracts and security obligations.
Data retention
Donation and statutory records are retained for the periods required by law. Other information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described above.
Your choices
- You can request a copy, correction, or deletion of your personal information where permitted by law.
- You can opt out of non-essential communications. Transactional emails (like receipts) will still be sent.
Cookies and analytics
We may use essential cookies for security and functionality and privacy-friendly analytics to understand aggregate usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Contact
For privacy queries or requests, please reach us via the contact form on the Connect page.