Privacy Policy

Achari Foundation is grateful to all of its supporters including those who contribute time, material and/or money to help us continue doing our work.  Achari Foundation maintains strict donor privacy policies to protect the integrity and privacy of personal information gathered from our supporters and visitors through all of our communication channels, as well as from visitors to our Websites and MobileApp and those who donate through them.

Achari Foundation does not sell, exchange or rent your personal information to any organization or individual. We will not divulge personal information to any other organization or individual other than that necessary to transact, fulfill and or account for online donations that you have authorized.

Achari Foundation will only use your phone number and email address if we need to verify information or to thank you for your contribution, ask for your opinion, request your assistance, or invite you to a special event.

What information do we collect?

When you make a donation, attend an event or volunteer with Achari Foundation, we may ask for information such as your name, address, email address, phone number and other relevant information.

Cookie Policy

Achari Foundation uses cookies to facilitate authentication and personalization across our web systems. A cookie is a small amount of data that is sent to your Web browser from a Web server and stored on your computer’s hard drive. Achari Foundation uses only anonymous information (such as IP address) to track how our online visitors use our website. This data is sometimes stored using cookies.

How do we use your information?

Achari Foundation uses personally identifiable information you provide about yourself: 

  • To process your donation
  • To send you a receipt for your donation
  • To send you a thank you note for your donation or volunteering
  • To respond to your questions or comments about Achari Foundation
  • To send you additional information about Achari Foundation Projects
  • To send you invitations for upcoming events that may interest you

Achari Foundation uses non-identifying basic information (aggregate data) to analyze site use and to improve the content and design of the site. Achari Foundation may share aggregate data such as how many people attended an event, how many volunteers, average donation amount etc with sponsors and partners.  These statistics will not include any personally identifying information.

Our website has stringent security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and altercation of the information under our control.

Achari Foundation will not use personal information in any way other than as described under Terms & Conditions. Exceptions to these are limited to sharing personal information to cooperate with law enforcement officials.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of the e-mail updates by clicking the “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of each email or contacting us directly.

Credit / Debit Card Security

Achari Foundation is grateful for the donations that help us continue our valuable work. When you donate to Achari Foundation online, your card information is secured; your credit card number is used only for that particular transaction and is not stored.  If you allow us to store your credit card or bank information for future use such as recurring donation, such information will be stored by the payment services financial institution. Achari Foundation only uses financial institutions that adhere to the industry standards for storing such information.

 Is donation secure?

Absolutely. The security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL (secure socket layer) technology to protect your information and provide a safe and secure environment for online donations.

Is donation tax-deductible?

No, not at this movement. However all cash gifts to Achari Foundation may be Tax Deductible under 80G in future. Achari Foundation is also in the process of certifying with FCRA to receive foreign currency funds. 

No liability

Our Website has links to other websites that may collect identifiable information about you. Achari Foundation cannot ensure the privacy practices of other sites and are not responsible for any damages due to them.

Refund Policy

Welcome to this web-site of ACHARI FOUNDATION. We make public our policy on refund and cancellation of donations received on payment gateway and or any other means as under:-

  • No refund/cancellation for the donated amount by any donor will not be entertained, the online donations through the online payment gateway.
  • No cash or refund of money will be allowed.
  • If any in-kind support received by the donor from any where the material will be reached to the poorest of the poorer communities.
  • Once received the donation for a cause will not be refunded to the donor.
  • No cancellation to be made. The donation will be used for the sole purpose of ACHARI FOUNDATION’s objectives.

For any questions or comments about these Terms & Conditions or to update any personally identifiable information on our website, please contact us by sending an email to support@achari.org.

ACHARI FOUNDATION reserves the right to change the Privacy Policy at any time, to make sure you are aware, please review this policy periodically.