Orissa Association for the Blind (“OAB”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of visitors, donors, volunteers, members, beneficiaries, supporters, and other users of our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, register for our programmes, make a donation, or otherwise interact with us through our online services.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Mobile/telephone number
• Postal address
• PAN or other information required for issuing applicable donation receipts or statutory documentation
• Donation/payment details
• Information submitted through contact, registration, volunteer or feedback forms
• Information relating to your interaction with our website
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information and website usage data, where applicable

We collect only information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

How We Use Your Information

OAB may use personal information for the following purposes:

• Processing and acknowledging donations
• Issuing donation receipts and applicable tax documentation
• Responding to enquiries and requests
• Managing volunteers, members, programmes and events
• Communicating information about our charitable activities and programmes
• Maintaining records required for legal, accounting and regulatory purposes
• Improving our website, services and user experience
• Preventing fraud, misuse or unauthorised activities
• Complying with applicable laws and regulations

We will not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to the purpose for which it was collected unless permitted or required by applicable law.

Payment Information

Online donations may be processed through authorised third-party payment gateways.

OAB does not intend to store complete debit card, credit card, UPI PIN, CVV or internet banking credentials on its own servers. Payment information is generally processed by the relevant payment service provider in accordance with its own privacy and security practices.

Users should review the applicable payment gateway’s terms and privacy policy before making a transaction.

Sharing of Information

OAB does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Personal information may be shared with authorised service providers, payment processors, auditors, professional advisers, government authorities or regulatory bodies where necessary for providing services, maintaining records, complying with legal obligations, or protecting the rights and interests of OAB.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss or misuse.

However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyse website usage and enhance the user experience.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functions.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment gateways or other online services.

OAB is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of such websites before providing personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent or authorisation.

Where information relating to a child or beneficiary is collected as part of our charitable programmes, it will be handled for legitimate organisational purposes and with appropriate safeguards.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may contact us regarding personal information held by OAB and request appropriate access, correction or other action where applicable.

Requests may be submitted through the contact details provided on our website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

OAB may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology or applicable laws.

Any updated version will be published on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.