Last Updated: 17/03/2025
At Village Community Development Society, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website vcdsindia.org and make donations.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:
a. Personal Information Provided by You
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing address
- Payment details (processed securely via third-party gateways)
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Cookies and tracking data (see Section 6)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To process and manage donations.
- To send donation receipts and updates about our work.
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- To improve our website and enhance user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Payment Security
All donations are processed through Razorpay. We do not store your credit card or payment details on our servers.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following cases:
- With Service Providers: Third-party platforms that help us process payments and manage our website.
- For Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
5. Data Retention
We retain donor and user data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy. If you wish to delete or modify your information, please contact us.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can manage cookie settings in your browser preferences.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Opt out of email communications.
- Restrict processing of your data (subject to legal requirements).
To exercise these rights, contact us at vcdstn@gmail.com
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: vcdstn@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +91 4147 250580
📍 Address: VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY Vellakulam village, Kilsiviri post, Bramadesham via-604 301 Tindivanam Taluk, Tamil Nadu