Introduction

Amodini Foundation (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to preserving the privacy of visitors and supporters. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain and protect personal data when you visit amodinifoundation.org, safenhappyperiods.org, donate, register for events, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with our services.

Data Controller

The data controller for the personal information collected via this website is:

Amodini Foundation
Plot 13, Kukreja Center, 1101 B Wing, Sector 11, CBD Belapur,
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400614, India.
Email: hello@amodinifoundation.org

Information We Collect

• Personal information: name, email address, phone number, postal address, organization, donation transaction details (payment processor records—partial card or reference only), and any other data you provide in forms or emails.
• Non-personal information: browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, referrer URL, and usage data collected by cookies and analytics tools.
• Volunteer/Beneficiary data: background or demographic details you share when signing up for programs or volunteering (kept to the minimum required).
• Communications: messages you send to us (email, contact forms) and related metadata.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• To process donations and issue receipts.
• To respond to inquiries, requests, program registrations, and volunteer applications.
• To send newsletters, impact updates, and event invitations if you have consented to receive them.
• To maintain records for legal, tax, and audit purposes.
• To analyze and improve our website, outreach, and services (analytics).
• To protect our rights, users, beneficiaries, and the public.

Lawful Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Where GDPR applies, we rely on one or more lawful bases to process personal data, including:

• Consent: where you sign up for newsletters, marketing communications, or optional services.
• Contract: where processing is necessary to perform obligations (e.g., event registration or services you request).
• Legal obligation: for compliance with laws and record-keeping (e.g., donations and tax regulations).
• Legitimate interests: for website analytics, improving services, fraud prevention and ensuring the security of our platform (we always balance these interests with your rights).

Recipients & Third-Party Processors

We may share your data with trusted third parties who provide services on our behalf, for example:

• Payment processors (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe, PayPal) to handle donations.
• Email and CRM providers (e.g., MailChimp, Sendinblue) for sending updates and managing subscriptions.
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to analyze website usage.
• Hosting and infrastructure providers that store and serve our website.

These providers act as data processors. We use contracts and safeguards to ensure they protect your data and only process it for the specified purposes.

International Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence (for example, in the servers of third-party providers). Where data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, we will implement appropriate safeguards—such as standard contractual clauses, data processing agreements, and technical security measures—to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

Retention Periods

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described and to comply with legal obligations. Typical retention periods include:

• Donation records: retained for up to 7 years for accounting and tax compliance (may vary by local law).
• Contact form messages and enquiries: retained for up to 2 years unless you request earlier deletion.
• Volunteer or beneficiary records: retained for as long as required for program administration and safe operations (we may retain minimal records for historical or legal reasons).
• Marketing lists: retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.

If you want to request deletion of your personal data earlier, please contact us (see Contact section).

Your Rights (including GDPR-specific rights)

If you are an individual in the EU (or otherwise entitled), you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These include:

• Right of access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
• Right to restrict processing: ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Right to data portability: request your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
• Right to lodge a complaint: to your local supervisory authority (e.g., in the EU, your national Data Protection Authority).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@amodinifoundation.org. Please provide sufficient information to identify yourself and the request.

Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide core site functionality, enhance your experience and analyze site usage. Cookies fall into categories such as strictly necessary, performance (analytics), and functional. You can manage or disable cookies from your browser settings, but note that disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

We may use third-party analytics (for example, Google Analytics). These services may set cookies that collect information about how visitors use the site. We use aggregated analytics to understand trends and improve the website.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. Measures include access controls, encryption for sensitive data in transit, and secure hosting.

While we aim to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage on the internet is completely secure. If you suspect a data breach affecting your personal data, please contact us immediately.

Children

Our programs and services are designed for children and youth aged 9 to 18 years, including workshops conducted in schools and educational institutions. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of minors.

When programs are delivered in schools, consent for student participation and sharing of any personal information is coordinated with the institution and, where required, with parents or legal guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 9 years of age.

If you are a parent, guardian, or school representative and believe that personal information has been collected without the appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can review and, if necessary, delete the data promptly.

Automated Decision-Making

We do not engage in decision-making based solely on automated processing that would produce legal effects concerning you. If this changes, we will notify you and will implement safeguards as required by law.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (for example, partner organisations or resources). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Use of Data for Research Publications

We collaborate with academic and independent researchers who may use anonymized or aggregated data collected through our programs, workshops, and online platforms for the purpose of publishing research papers and studies. This helps contribute to the broader understanding of social impact, menstrual health, gender equality, and community well-being.

We ensure that no personally identifiable information (such as names, contact details, or financial data) is disclosed in such publications. All data used for research is de-identified, aggregated, and reviewed to protect your privacy. Any collaborations with researchers are conducted under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements to safeguard your rights.

If you have concerns about your information being included (even in anonymized form), please contact us at hello@amodinifoundation.org, and we will respect your request.

How to Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact:

Amodini Foundation
Plot 13, Kukreja Center, 1101 B Wing, Sector 11, CBD Belapur,
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400614, India.
Email: hello@amodinifoundation.org

If you are in the EU or EEA, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (data protection regulator).

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated version on this page and update the "Effective date" at the top.

Last updated: September 3, 2025