Overview
Laraware Welfare Foundation ("LWF", "we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable Indian laws.
This policy applies to our website larawarefoundation.com, donation pages, volunteer registration forms, and any other digital service we operate.
Who We Are
Laraware Welfare Foundation is a Section 8 Company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 (CIN: U88900UP2024NPL203248), headquartered at B2/64, Vibhutikhand, Gomtinagar, Lucknow – 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Data Protection Officer (DPO): Rahul Tiwari
Email: dpo@larawarefoundation.com
Phone: +91-9936622020
What Data We Collect
Data You Give Us Directly
- Full name, email address, phone number when you fill any form on our site
- Postal address when you make a donation or request a receipt
- PAN number (for 80G tax receipts, where you provide it voluntarily)
- Bank/UPI transaction reference (shared by payment gateway, not stored in full)
- Volunteer preferences, skills, and availability
- Messages or queries sent via our Contact form
Data Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URL (via analytics)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
Data We Do Not Collect
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as biometrics, religious beliefs, or financial account credentials. Payment card details are processed directly by our payment gateway (Razorpay / PayU) and never stored on our servers.
Why We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Processing donations and issuing 80G receipts | Contractual necessity; legal obligation |
| Sending donation acknowledgements and updates | Legitimate interest; consent |
| Volunteer coordination and communications | Consent |
| Responding to contact form enquiries | Legitimate interest |
| Website analytics and improvement | Legitimate interest |
| Legal compliance and record-keeping | Legal obligation |
| Fraud prevention and security | Legitimate interest; legal obligation |
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law:
- Donation records: 7 years (Income-tax Act, 1961 requirement)
- Volunteer records: 3 years after last activity
- Contact enquiries: 1 year
- Website analytics: 26 months (anonymised)
- Cookies: See our Cookie Policy
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share data only where necessary:
- Payment gateways (Razorpay / PayU) – to process donations securely
- Email service providers – to send receipts and communications
- Government authorities – when required by law (e.g., Income-tax Department, MCA)
- Auditors and legal advisors – bound by confidentiality obligations
All third-party processors are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the specified purpose.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. For full details, please read our Cookie Policy. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Your Rights Under the DPDP Act, 2023
As a Data Principal under the DPDP Act, 2023, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure of your data (subject to legal retention obligations)
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting lawfulness of prior processing)
- Grievance redressal through our Grievance Officer
- Nominate another person to exercise your rights on your behalf
To exercise any right, email: privacy@larawarefoundation.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Grievance Officer
Name: Vineet Kumar
Designation: Grievance Officer
Email: grievance@larawarefoundation.com
Address: B2/64, Vibhutikhand, Gomtinagar, Lucknow – 226010, UP
Response time: Within 30 days of receipt
If your grievance is not resolved, you may approach the Data Protection Board of India once constituted under the DPDP Act, 2023.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, regular security reviews, and staff awareness training to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@larawarefoundation.com.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related queries:
Laraware Welfare Foundation
B2/64, Vibhutikhand, Gomtinagar, Lucknow – 226010, UP
Email: privacy@larawarefoundation.com
Phone: +91-9936622020