Last Updated: July 2026
YUKS Foundation – Youth for Unity & Kindness (“YUKS Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of every visitor, donor, volunteer, beneficiary, supporter, and partner who interacts with our website and services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information provided through our website, contact forms, volunteer registrations, donation forms, event registrations, email communications, and other interactions with the Foundation.
1. Information We May Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Full name
Mobile number
Email address
Postal address
Volunteer registration information
Donation-related information
Event or programme registration information
Messages, feedback, enquiries, and suggestions
Photographs or other information submitted with appropriate permission
Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage information where applicable
Payment card, UPI, banking, or other transaction information may be processed by the applicable bank or payment service provider. YUKS Foundation does not intentionally store complete card credentials on its website.
2. How We Use Information
Information collected by YUKS Foundation may be used to:
Respond to enquiries and requests.
Process and acknowledge donations.
Communicate with donors, volunteers, members, supporters, and programme participants.
Manage volunteer applications and participation.
Organize social, educational, health, environmental, and community development activities.
Send programme updates, event information, newsletters, or campaign information where permitted.
Improve our website and services.
Maintain necessary administrative, accounting, donation, and legal records.
Prevent fraud, misuse, and security threats.
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Consent and Communication Preferences
Where consent is required, YUKS Foundation may request permission before processing personal information for a stated purpose. Users may request to stop receiving optional promotional communications by contacting the Foundation.
Withdrawal of consent will not affect processing already carried out lawfully before the withdrawal and may not affect information that must be retained for legal, accounting, regulatory, or legitimate record-keeping purposes.
4. Sharing of Information
YUKS Foundation does not sell or rent personal information.
Information may be shared, where reasonably necessary, with trusted service providers such as website hosting providers, email service providers, payment processors, banks, accountants, auditors, technology providers, or other professional service providers supporting our operations.
Information may also be disclosed where required by law, court order, government authority, regulatory requirement, or to protect the rights, safety, and legitimate interests of YUKS Foundation and others.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or loss.
However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users should take reasonable precautions when submitting information online.
6. Children’s Privacy
Some YUKS Foundation programmes may involve children and students. Information relating to children should be collected and used only where appropriate for legitimate programme purposes and with necessary consent or authorization from a parent, lawful guardian, school, or competent authority, as applicable.
The DPDP framework includes specific provisions concerning children’s personal data, making careful consent and handling practices particularly important for organizations working with children.
7. Cookies and Website Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage, remember preferences, and maintain security.
Users may control certain cookies through their browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect some website features.
8. Data Retention
Personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required for administrative, accounting, legal, regulatory, donation, or record-keeping obligations.
9. Your Requests
Subject to applicable law and verification requirements, you may contact YUKS Foundation regarding your personal information, including requests for correction, updating, or deletion where applicable.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
YUKS Foundation may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, technological, or legal changes. The updated version will be published on the website with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:
YUKS Foundation – Youth for Unity & Kindness
Garkheda, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra – 431001
Contact: 9623122577
Email: pninf555@gmail.com