Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [20/08/2026]

At SM Educational and Welfare Society, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, protect, and manage information when you visit or use our website.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect information such as:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Address or location information provided by you
Information submitted through contact or volunteer forms
Newsletter subscription information
Donation-related information
Messages, feedback, or inquiries submitted through the website

We only request information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Approximate usage information
Date and time of website access

This information may be used to understand website usage, improve performance, maintain security, and provide a better user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to your questions and inquiries.
Process volunteer applications.
Provide information about our programs and activities.
Send newsletters and organizational updates when you subscribe.
Process or manage donations where applicable.
Improve our website and services.
Communicate with supporters, volunteers, and community members.
Maintain website security.
Comply with applicable legal requirements.

4. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may use your email address to send updates about:

NGO programs
Events and activities
Success stories
Awareness campaigns
Community initiatives
Volunteer opportunities

You can unsubscribe from newsletter communications at any time using the unsubscribe option included in the email or by contacting us.

5. Donations and Payments

If our website provides an online donation facility, payments may be processed through third-party payment gateways.

We may receive basic transaction-related information necessary for maintaining donation records, issuing receipts, or providing support.

We do not intend to collect or store complete credit card, debit card, banking passwords, or other sensitive payment credentials on our website.

Payment information may be handled directly by the applicable payment service provider according to its own privacy policy and terms.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our website.

Cookies may help us:

Remember preferences.
Improve website performance.
Understand website traffic.
Improve user experience.
Maintain website security.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for purposes such as:

Website hosting
Analytics
Email communication
Payment processing
Security
Forms and communication

These third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable requirements.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, payment services, or other third-party resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or loss.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain appropriate records, or to comply with applicable legal obligations.

When information is no longer required, we may securely delete or anonymize it where appropriate.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website may provide information about education and community programs involving children and young people.

We encourage parents, guardians, and responsible adults to be involved when children provide personal information or participate in online activities.

We do not knowingly request unnecessary personal information from children through the website.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to:

Request access to information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion where appropriate.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Unsubscribe from communications.
Raise questions or concerns about how your information is handled.

To exercise applicable rights, please contact us using the details below.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, practices, or applicable legal requirements.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

SM Educational and Welfare Society
[Bilram Kashganj]
[kashganj, Uttar Pradesh, 207124]
India

Email: smeducationalsociety2018@gmail.com
Phone: +919536059786

Our Commitment

We value the trust of our visitors, volunteers, supporters, donors, and community members. We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and using it only for legitimate organizational and service-related purposes.

Educate. Empower. Transform. Together, we build a better future.