PRIVACY
POLICY
Our website uses secure protocols to ensure the safety of your data. By interacting with our site or engaging with our Trust, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Vidhaivazhi Educational Trust respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
This policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect the information we receive through our website: www.vidhaivazhitrust.in
1. Information We Collect
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Full Name
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Email Address
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Phone Number
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Postal Address
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Aadhaar Number (As per Indian Government Norms to issue the donation receipt with donor’s consent)
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Bank Account Details (To remit the fees to the educational institution)
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Student Educational Records (marksheets, certificates, etc.)
a. Personal Information:
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IP Address
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Browser Type
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Device details
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Website usage statistics (pages visited, time on site, etc.)
b. Non-Personal Information:
2. How We Use Your Information
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Process donations, grants, or sponsorships
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Provide educational services or support
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Respond to inquiries or feedback
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Communicate regarding events, admissions, or updates
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Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
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Improve the functionality and content of our website
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
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To comply with a legal obligation
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For our legitimate educational objectives
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
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Government agencies or regulatory authorities when legally required
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Third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, IT service providers) under confidentiality agreements
5. Data Security Measures
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Firewalls and antivirus software
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Restricted access to personal information
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Regular audits and updates
6. Your Rights (Under Indian Law)
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Access your data
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Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data
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Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
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Request data erasure, subject to legal and academic obligations
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To exercise any of these rights, please email us at: Vidhaivazhi@gmail.com
7. Retention of Data
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We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, or as required by law.
8. Children's Privacy
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We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent. If such data has been submitted inadvertently, please contact us to delete it.
9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
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Our website may use cookies to: Improve your browsing experience
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Track visitor usage
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Customize content
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect website functionality.
10. Third-Party Links
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Our website may contain links to other educational or partner websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
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We reserve the right to update or modify this policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date above.
12. Contact Us
Vidhaivazhi Educational Trust
Reg No: R/Padappai/Book-4/54/2022
No S3, Balaji Sadan,50,
Tiruvallur Street, New Perungalathur,
Chennai–600063