Effective Date: 13th August, 2025 Last Updated: 13th August, 2025
Download Happiness Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information remains protected. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information across all our platforms, including our websites, mobile applications, portals, and communication channels.
1. Scope of Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all services, platforms, and interactions with Download Happiness Foundation, including:
Main Website: downloadhappiness.in
Happiness House Event Portal: events.downloadhappiness.in
Donation Portal: donate.downloadhappiness.in
Store Portal (E-Commerce): store.downloadhappiness.in
Courses Portal: courses.downloadhappiness.in
Community Forum Portal: forum.downloadhappiness.in
Official social media accounts, newsletters, and WhatsApp/Telegram communications.
2. Information We Collect
We collect different categories of data depending on your interaction with our services:
A. Personal Identification Information
Name, email address, phone number
Date of birth (if applicable)
Address, city, state, postal code
Profile photos and user bios
B. Event & Course Participation Data
Event registrations, food & transport preferences
Attendance and participation records
Course enrollments, progress tracking, test scores, certifications
C. Financial & Transaction Data
Donation amounts and frequency (one-time or recurring)
Purchase history from our store
Payment details processed via secure gateways (Razorpay, Stripe, PayU)
D. Technical & Usage Data
IP address, browser type, operating system
Device identifiers (mobile or desktop)
Cookies, analytics, and tracking data
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used for the following purposes:
Service Delivery: To process registrations, donations, purchases, and course access
Personalization: To recommend courses, events, and content based on your interests
Communication: To send confirmations, updates, reminders, and impact reports
Community Management: To moderate forums and maintain respectful interactions
Security & Compliance: To protect against fraud and comply with legal obligations
Analytics: To monitor performance, improve user experience, and optimize services
4. Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We never sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:
Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting providers, analytics tools
Event/Course Partners: For coordination and facilitation of services you have enrolled in
Legal Authorities: If required by law, regulation, or court order
5. Data Security Measures
We employ industry-standard security protocols to protect your information:
SSL encryption for all web traffic
Secure payment processing through trusted gateways
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for staff accounts
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for admin access
Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
6. Data Retention Policy
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. Donation and transaction records may be stored for up to 7 years for taxation compliance.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access and review the personal data we hold about you
You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our platforms may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices, and encourage you to review their privacy statements.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years old (or the applicable legal age). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verified parental consent.
11. International Data Transfers
If you access our services from outside India, your information may be transferred and processed in India or other countries where our service providers operate. We take measures to ensure your data is handled securely and in accordance with this policy.
12. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with the revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.
13. Contact Information
For any privacy-related queries, please contact us:
Download Happiness Foundation Flat No. C-103, City of Golden Doms, Near Brajvihar, Jagatpura, Sanganer, Jaipur-302017 Email: info@downloadhappiness.org Phone: +91 90790 61701
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
