Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 3, 2026

Niranjan Mission ("we," "us," or "our") is a nonprofit spiritual organization dedicated to spreading the knowledge and teachings of Advaita Vedanta. We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors, students, devotees, and donors who use our website at niranjanmission.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding it, in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and PAN (where required for tax receipts), provided when you donate, register as a volunteer, or contact us.
• Donation and Payment Information: Donation amount, transaction ID, and payment status. Full card/bank details are collected and processed directly by our third-party payment gateway [Insert payment processor name(s)] and are not stored on our servers.
• Communication Data: Information you provide via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or email correspondence.
• Event and Course Data: Information provided when registering for satsangs, discourses, courses, retreats, or other spiritual programs (online or in-person), such as name, contact details, and any preferences you share (e.g., language, location).
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and record donations, and issue tax exemption receipts where applicable;
• Communicate with you about your donation, volunteering, or inquiries;
• Send newsletters or updates about our teachings, satsangs, courses, and programs, if you have opted in;
• Organize and administer satsangs, courses, retreats, and other spiritual events you register for;
• Improve our Site, programs, and donor experience;
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements applicable to charitable trusts registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, and other applicable Indian law;
• Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our Site and transactions.

3. Payment Processing

All online payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways. These providers maintain their own privacy and security practices, and we encourage you to review their policies. Niranjan Mission does not have access to, and does not store, your complete card or net-banking credentials.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate the Site, process payments, or send communications, under confidentiality obligations;
• Regulatory or government authorities, where required by law (e.g., for tax compliance or audits of registered charitable organizations);
• Successor entities, in the event of a merger, reorganization, or transfer of our operations, subject to continued protection of your data.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures — including access controls and secure storage practices — to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure, consistent with the IT Act, 2000 and applicable rules.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal and donation information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including compliance with tax, accounting, and regulatory record-keeping requirements for nonprofit organizations in India.

7. Your Rights

Under the DPDP Act, 2023, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you;
• Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete data;
• Withdraw consent for processing (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters) at any time;
• Request erasure of your data, subject to our legal obligation to retain donation and tax records;
• Lodge a grievance with our designated Grievance Officer (see Section 10).

8. Cookies

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and remember preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser; disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without verifiable parental or guardian consent. If you believe a minor has provided us information, please contact us to have it removed.

10. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the IT Act, 2000 and applicable rules, our Grievance Officer can be contacted for any concerns or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy:

Name: [Insert Grievance Officer Name]
Email: [Insert Grievance Officer Email]
Address: 6Q7X+H8H, Palaspursasan, Botanda, Odisha 751002, India.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will indicate the most recent revision.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact:

Niranjan Mission
6Q7X+H8H, Palaspursasan, Botanda, Odisha 751002, India.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91-9937844884