Effective Date: May 18, 2026

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Carnevali Foundation (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our India website.

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This policy is aligned with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

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a. Personal Information: When you interact with our website, we may collect:

• Full Name

• Email Address

• Phone Number

• Address

• Date of Birth (if required for donations)

• PAN (if applicable for tax purposes)
   

b. Donation Information: When you make a donation, we may collect:

• Donation amount

• Donation purpose (if applicable)

• Transaction reference details

Important: All payment-related data (card details, UPI, banking information) is securely processed by our third-party payment partner “Razorpay” (or any future payment provider). We do not store your financial/payment details.
 

c. Non-Personal Information: Automatically collected data includes:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the website
   

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process donations

• Send donation confirmations and receipts

• Respond to inquiries or support requests

• Send newsletters (if subscribed)

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
   

3. Consent

By using our website and submitting your information, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this policy.
 

Where required, explicit consent may be obtained before collecting sensitive personal data.
 

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information with:

• Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, communication tools)

• Payment processors (e.g., Razorpay)

• Legal authorities if required under applicable laws
   

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
 

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• For donation records

• Legal compliance

• Internal reporting and analysis
   

7. Your Rights (India)

You may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Withdraw consent

• Opt out of communications

To exercise your rights, contact us at one of the email addresses below.
 

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website performance

• Analyze user behavior

• Enhance user experience

Please refer to our Cookie Policy below for more details.
 

9. Third-Party Services

Our website may include third-party tools (e.g., payment gateways, analytics providers). These services operate under their own privacy policies.
 

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
 

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised “Effective Date.”
 

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at one of the offices below.​​