Telangana Jagruthi (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the organization”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, www.telanganajagruthi.org, and of individuals who engage with our programs, events, and initiatives. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information. By using our website or providing your information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you register for events, join as a member, volunteer, or contact us
Payment or donation details, if and when you choose to make a donation or pay for an event registration online. Such payments are processed through a secure third-party payment gateway, and we do not store full card or banking details on our own servers
Any messages, comments, or content you submit through contact forms, feedback channels, or correspondence with us

Information Collected Automatically

IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on the site, referring website, and general browsing behavior, collected via Google Analytics and similar tools
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process event registrations, memberships, and any online donations or payments
Communicate with you about programs, events, and organizational updates
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns through Google Analytics, to improve content and user experience
Maintain records for administrative and compliance purposes
Send newsletters or promotional communications, where you have opted in

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

Service providers who help us operate the website, process online payments (where applicable), or manage events, under confidentiality obligations
Analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, which collect usage data in accordance with their own privacy policies
Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the organization or others
Affiliated chapters or committees within Telangana Jagruthi for organizational coordination, where relevant

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Where online payments are accepted, they are processed through a PCI-compliant third-party payment gateway, and we do not store complete payment card details on our systems. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies, including those associated with Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our site and to enhance functionality. Google Analytics may collect information such as your approximate location, device type, and browsing behavior on our site. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, and you may opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website itself. Where our youth-focused programs or events involve participants under 18, we collect only the information necessary for participation, and rely on a parent or guardian to provide consent and contact details on the minor’s behalf wherever practicable. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete it. Parents or guardians with concerns about a minor’s information may contact us using the details in Section 11.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Opt out of marketing communications at any time
Withdraw consent for data processing, where applicable
Opt out of analytics tracking, as described in Section 5

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.