Last Updated: August 2026
1. Introduction
Public Rights Association Odisha (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you visit our website (https://wordpress-prao.wasmer.app), donate, contact us, or use our services.
By using our website and providing your information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. This document is published in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which require transparency in the collection and processing of personal data.
2. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our services to you.
a) Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily
We collect personal information that you knowingly and specifically supply to us through our website, contact forms, donation pages, emails, or phone calls. This may include:
- Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Donation Information: Payment details, transaction history, and for 80G tax exemption purposes, your PAN card number.
- Communication Data: Any information you provide when you contact us via email, phone, or through our contact forms.
b) Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information to enhance your experience and analyse site traffic. This includes:
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device information, and operating system.
- Usage Data: Pages you visit, time and date of your visit, time spent on pages, and the website you came from (referring URL).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following legitimate purposes related to our mission and operations:
- To Process Donations and Provide Receipts: To accept donations and issue official receipts and 80G tax exemption certificates as required by Indian law.
- To Respond to Inquiries: To answer your questions, provide legal assistance, process scholarship applications, and address any concerns you may report.
- To Improve Our Website: To analyse how visitors use our site so we can improve its functionality and content.
- To Send Updates (With Your Consent): To share newsletters, impact reports, program updates, and event invitations. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
- To Maintain Records: For internal record-keeping, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and for audit purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under the DPDP Act, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: We rely on your clear and affirmative consent to process personal data for specific purposes like sending you updates or processing your donation.
- Legitimate Use: We may process data for legitimate interests, such as operating our website, responding to your requests, and complying with legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting requirements).
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use “cookies,” which are small text files placed on your device to enhance your browsing experience.
- We use cookies to remember your preferences, analyse website traffic (e.g., via Google Analytics), and improve site navigation.
- You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionality of our website.
6. How We Share Your Information
We take your privacy seriously and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. We may share information with third parties only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or providing services (e.g., payment gateways, cloud storage providers). These parties are required to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, court order, or government authority to disclose information.
- Organisational Partners: We may share information with partner organisations strictly for the purpose of program execution, with your consent.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All online donation transactions are processed through secure payment gateways with SSL encryption.
However, please note that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. For example, donation records and related data may be kept for statutory retention periods for tax and accounting purposes. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Your Rights
Under the DPDP Act, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal exceptions (e.g., for compliance with tax laws).
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for processing your data at any time.
- Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to file a grievance if you believe your rights have been violated. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verified parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove it. We encourage parents to monitor their children’s online activity.
11. Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., social media platforms or partner websites). This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or to exercise your rights under the DPDP Act, please contact us at:
Public Rights Association Odisha
- Address: Plot No: 611/12(A), Hata Sahi, Old Town Shree Lingaraj, Bhubaneswar, Khorda, Odisha – 751002
- Phone: 9437230374
- Email: publicrightsassociationodisha@gmail.com
- Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM