Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 23 November 2025
Indigenous Trust (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our donors, visitors, supporters, and beneficiaries. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website:
https://indegenioustrust.in
By accessing our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Indigenous Trust is a Non-Profit NGO dedicated to supporting the welfare, development, sports, environment, education, and empowerment of indigenous tribes of Jharkhand.
Our website address is: https://indegenioustrust.in
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
a) Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
Data shown in the comment form
IP address
Browser user agent string (for spam detection)
An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it.
Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
After your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes publicly visible.
b) Media Uploads
If you upload images, avoid uploading images containing EXIF GPS data.
Visitors may be able to download and extract location information.
c) Cookies
We may use cookies to:
Save your name, email, and website when you leave a comment
Maintain login sessions
Store display preferences
Verify whether your browser accepts cookies
Most cookies are temporary, but some may last up to one year for user convenience.
d) Embedded Content
Articles and pages may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.).
Embedded content from other sites behaves exactly as though the visitor has directly visited the other site. Those sites may:
Collect your data
Use cookies
Implement third-party tracking
Monitor your interactions with embedded content
e) Donation & Contact Forms
When donors contribute or users submit forms, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Contact details
Payment details (processed via secure third-party gateways)
Donation amount and transaction details
Payment details are not stored on our servers; they are processed securely by payment partners like Razorpay, PayU, etc.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use collected data to:
Process donations securely
Provide receipts and acknowledgements
Improve user experience
Respond to inquiries
Maintain website security
Prevent fraudulent activity
Monitor website performance and traffic patterns
Indigenous Trust does not sell, trade, or rent personal data to anyone.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share limited information with:
Payment gateways for donation processing
Spam detection systems for website security
Email or communication service providers for sending receipts or updates
Legal authorities, only if legally required
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
5. Data Retention
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to help recognize follow-up comments.
Registered user accounts (if created) retain user-entered information until users request deletion.
Donor transaction details are stored securely for legal, accounting, and audit requirements.
Website administrators can view and edit user information when required for operations.
6. Your Rights Over Your Data
You may request:
A copy of all personal data we hold about you
Correction of inaccurate information
Deletion of your personal data (excluding data required for legal or security purposes)
To exercise these rights, you must verify your identity through proper authentication steps.
7. How Your Data Is Protected
We use:
Secure servers
SSL encryption
Trusted third-party payment gateways
Regular site monitoring
Anti-spam services
to ensure your information remains protected.
8. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Donation transactions are securely processed by third-party payment gateways.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect operational or legal requirements.
Continued use of the website signifies acceptance of updated terms.
Indigenous Trust (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our donors, visitors, supporters, and beneficiaries. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website:
https://indegenioustrust.in
By accessing our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Indigenous Trust is a Non-Profit NGO dedicated to supporting the welfare, development, sports, environment, education, and empowerment of indigenous tribes of Jharkhand.
Our website address is: https://indegenioustrust.in
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
a) Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
Data shown in the comment form
IP address
Browser user agent string (for spam detection)
An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it.
Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
After your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes publicly visible.
b) Media Uploads
If you upload images, avoid uploading images containing EXIF GPS data.
Visitors may be able to download and extract location information.
c) Cookies
We may use cookies to:
Save your name, email, and website when you leave a comment
Maintain login sessions
Store display preferences
Verify whether your browser accepts cookies
Most cookies are temporary, but some may last up to one year for user convenience.
d) Embedded Content
Articles and pages may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.).
Embedded content from other sites behaves exactly as though the visitor has directly visited the other site. Those sites may:
Collect your data
Use cookies
Implement third-party tracking
Monitor your interactions with embedded content
e) Donation & Contact Forms
When donors contribute or users submit forms, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Contact details
Payment details (processed via secure third-party gateways)
Donation amount and transaction details
Payment details are not stored on our servers; they are processed securely by payment partners like Razorpay, PayU, etc.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use collected data to:
Process donations securely
Provide receipts and acknowledgements
Improve user experience
Respond to inquiries
Maintain website security
Prevent fraudulent activity
Monitor website performance and traffic patterns
Indigenous Trust does not sell, trade, or rent personal data to anyone.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share limited information with:
Payment gateways for donation processing
Spam detection systems for website security
Email or communication service providers for sending receipts or updates
Legal authorities, only if legally required
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
5. Data Retention
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to help recognize follow-up comments.
Registered user accounts (if created) retain user-entered information until users request deletion.
Donor transaction details are stored securely for legal, accounting, and audit requirements.
Website administrators can view and edit user information when required for operations.
6. Your Rights Over Your Data
You may request:
A copy of all personal data we hold about you
Correction of inaccurate information
Deletion of your personal data (excluding data required for legal or security purposes)
To exercise these rights, you must verify your identity through proper authentication steps.
7. How Your Data Is Protected
We use:
Secure servers
SSL encryption
Trusted third-party payment gateways
Regular site monitoring
Anti-spam services
to ensure your information remains protected.
8. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Donation transactions are securely processed by third-party payment gateways.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect operational or legal requirements.
Continued use of the website signifies acceptance of updated terms.