# PRIVACY POLICY
**All India NGO Welfare Union (AINWU)**
**Effective Date:** 20 October 2026
## 1. Introduction
All India NGO Welfare Union (AINWU) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal and organizational information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, submit an inquiry, or use our services.
By accessing our website or voluntarily providing information to us, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy, subject to applicable law.
**Website:** https://ainwunion.org/
## 2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following information.
### A. Personal Information
– Name
– Email address
– Mobile or telephone number
– Contact address, where provided
– Designation or professional details
– Information submitted through contact or inquiry forms
### B. NGO and Organizational Information
– NGO, trust, society, or Section 8 company name
– Registration details and organizational profile
– PAN or other identification details where necessary for a requested service
– Registration certificates and supporting documentation
– Details of trustees, directors, or authorized representatives
– Project reports, budgets, and funding proposals
– Information relating to compliance, audits, and statutory filings
### C. Technical Information
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, depending on our website configuration. This may include:
– IP address
– Browser type and device information
– Pages visited and time spent on the website
– Referral sources and basic usage information
– Cookies and similar technologies, where enabled
We collect only information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose or as otherwise permitted by law.
## 3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
– Respond to inquiries and service requests.
– Provide NGO registration and documentation assistance.
– Support compliance-related applications and procedures.
– Assist with project reports and CSR proposal preparation.
– Provide guidance on fundraising and donation opportunities.
– Communicate service updates and requests for additional documents.
– Maintain organizational and service records.
– Improve website performance and user experience.
– Prevent fraud, misuse, unauthorized access, and security incidents.
– Comply with applicable legal obligations.
We will not use your information for purposes incompatible with the original purpose of collection unless permitted by law or supported by an appropriate legal basis.
## 4. How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information as a business practice.
We may share relevant information in the following circumstances:
### A. Professional Service Providers
With authorized professionals, consultants, accountants, auditors, or service providers where necessary to deliver a requested service.
### B. Government Authorities
With relevant government departments, regulatory authorities, or official portals when required for an application, filing, or legal obligation, subject to applicable law.
### C. CSR Companies and Funding Organizations
Where you specifically request our assistance in approaching a prospective funder, we may share relevant organizational or project information with your authorization or where otherwise legally permitted.
### D. Technology and Payment Providers
With website hosting providers, communication services, payment processors, or technical service providers where necessary to operate our website or deliver a service.
### E. Legal Requirements
Where disclosure is required by law, a valid legal process, or a competent authority.
We aim to limit disclosures to information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
## 5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal and organizational information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users should avoid sending passwords, banking PINs, payment credentials, or other highly sensitive information through ordinary email or unsecured communication channels.
## 6. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including providing services, maintaining records, resolving disputes, and meeting legal or regulatory requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the nature of the service, and applicable law.
When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable retention obligations.
## 7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support functionality, remember preferences, understand website usage, or improve performance.
You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.
If we use third-party analytics or embedded services, their collection and use of information may also be governed by their respective privacy policies.
## 8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to government portals, CSR platforms, fundraising websites, payment providers, and other external websites.
We do not control the privacy practices or security of third-party websites. Before submitting personal or organizational information to an external service, please review its privacy policy and terms.
## 9. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
– Request access to personal information we hold about you.
– Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Request deletion of information where legally permissible.
– Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
– Raise concerns about how your information is handled.
– Submit a privacy-related complaint or grievance.
Requests may require verification of your identity or authority to act on behalf of an organization.
Some information may need to be retained where required by law or necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
## 10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are primarily intended for adults and representatives of organizations.
We do not knowingly collect children’s personal information through our website unless there is an appropriate lawful basis and any required consent or authorization has been obtained.
If you believe a child has provided personal information inappropriately, please contact us so that we can review the matter.
## 11. International Data Transfers
Some technology or service providers may process information on servers located outside your state or country.
Where international transfers occur, we will take steps required by applicable law to ensure that the information is handled appropriately.
## 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, operational practices, or applicable legal requirements.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective date where appropriate.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.
## 13. Privacy Grievances and Contact
If you have questions, requests, or complaints concerning this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, please contact us through the official contact details published on our website.
**Organization:** All India NGO Welfare Union (AINWU)
**Website:** https://ainwunion.org/
**Email:** Please refer to the official email address published on our website.
**Address:** Please refer to the official organizational address published on our website.
We will review privacy-related requests and respond in accordance with applicable law.
## 14. Applicable Law
This Privacy Policy is intended to operate in accordance with applicable Indian laws and regulations concerning privacy and personal data protection, as applicable to our activities.
Where legal requirements conflict with this policy, the applicable law will prevail.
## 15. Consent and Acknowledgment
By using our website or voluntarily providing information to us, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to read this Privacy Policy.
Where consent is required by law, we will seek it through an appropriate process rather than relying solely on website access as consent.
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