1. Introduction

Welcome to Uthavi Charitable Trust. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, register as a volunteer, or make a donation to support our programs in Kulithalai Taluk, Karur, Tamil Nadu.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when interacting with our platform, including:

• Donation Details: Full Name, email address, phone number, address, PAN (for 80G tax exemption certificates), and donation frequency.
• Volunteer Registration: Name, Date of Birth, contact details, areas of interest (e.g. education, environment), and availability.
• General Inquiries: Name, email, phone number, and content of messages sent to our inbox.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for purposes including but not limited to:

• Processing donations securely and generating official 80G receipts.
• Enrolling and communicating with members of the Uthavi Youth Club.
• Sending confirmation messages via email or SMS regarding registrations and donations.
• Improving website operations and optimizing user experience.

4. Payment Security & Integrity

5. Cookies

We use small cookies to remember your preferences (like language settings) and monitor website performance analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you wish.

6. Security & Retention

We implement robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of your data. We retain donor records and registration information only as long as necessary for administrative audits, statutory tax reports, and trust compliance.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us at: