Privacy Policy – Krishnaa Foundation
Effective Date: 01 Nov 2025
Last Updated: 22 Oct 2025
How Krishnaa Foundation Protects and Manages Your Information
Krishnaa Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a registered not-for-profit organization based in New Jersey, USA. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of personal information collected through our website, donation platforms, events, and other interactions.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and how we protect it—particularly in connection with our work supporting sex workers and their children in India through our local partner organization.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the most recent revision will be updated accordingly.
I. Types of Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information when you interact with Krishnaa Foundation, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Donation Details: Donation amount, payment method, billing address, and donation purpose.
- Engagement Preferences: Volunteering interests, event registrations, or communication preferences.
- Non-Personal Data: Browser type, IP address, and website usage statistics through cookies and analytics tools.
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless voluntarily provided for a specific purpose (e.g., volunteering or partnership applications).
II. How We Use Your Information
- Process and acknowledge donations and provide receipts (for U.S. tax purposes).
- Communicate updates about our work, events, and impact stories.
- Respond to your questions, requests, or feedback.
- Manage volunteer or partnership relationships.
- Improve our website, programs, and outreach.
We may share aggregated, non-identifiable data (e.g., website traffic trends) for analytical purposes, but we do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
III. International Data Sharing
As part of our mission, Krishnaa Foundation works with a registered partner organization in India. Limited donor or program-related information may be shared securely with our partner only when necessary to carry out legitimate programmatic or reporting purposes.
All such sharing complies with:
- Applicable U.S. privacy laws (including those relevant to nonprofits).
- Indian data protection principles under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
We ensure that any shared information is transmitted and stored securely and used solely for agreed-upon charitable purposes.
IV. Data Security
- Online donations are processed through secure, encrypted (SSL) payment gateways.
- We do not store full credit card or banking information on our servers.
- Access to personal data is restricted to authorized staff, volunteers, or vendors who require it for legitimate organizational purposes.
V. Cookies and Website Data
Our website may use cookies to enhance browsing convenience. Cookies store small bits of data on your device to remember preferences or login details. You can disable cookies through your browser, but some site features may not function properly without them.
VI. Donation & Payment Security
All donations, whether online or offline, are processed securely. Online transactions use encryption (SSL) to safeguard sensitive data. We do not store credit card or banking information on our servers.
Our website may include links to third-party websites or donation platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.
VII. Referrals
If you choose to share Krishnaa Foundation’s work with a friend using our referral option, we may request their name and email address to send a one-time invitation. This information is not retained for other purposes.
VIII. Your Rights and Choices
- Opt out of marketing or newsletter communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or contacting us directly.
- Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information where applicable.
- Restrict data sharing by notifying us if you do not wish your information to be shared with our partner organization in India.
IX. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.
X. Photographs, Media, and Consent
- We do not collect, store, or publish any personal photographs, videos, or other identifiable media without obtaining the express written consent of the individual (or, in the case of minors, their legal guardian).
- Any consent obtained clearly specifies how the image or media will be used (e.g., reports, website, social media, donor communications).
- Individuals have the right to withdraw their consent at any time, after which the image or media will be removed from future use where practicable.
- We take special care to ensure that media representing sex workers or their children is used ethically, safely, and respectfully, and never in a manner that risks stigmatization or harm.
XI. Contact Us
Krishnaa Foundation
36 Inverness Dr, Kendall Park, NJ 08824
info@krishnaafoundation.org
