Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
Last Updated: May 2026
Introduction
The Desai Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organisation committed to empowering women and children in rural India. We are equally committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website or supports our mission.This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit thedesaifoundation.org. Please read it carefully.
We do not sell your personal information. Ever. Your data is used only to support our mission and improve your experience with us.
Information We Collect
Personal Information you provide directly:
- Name and email address when you sign up for our newsletter
- Name, email, and payment information when you make a donation
- Name and email when you contact us through our contact form
- Name and contact details when you register for an event
Information collected automatically:
- Browser type, version, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent, and actions taken on our site
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Referring website or search engine
- Cookie data (see Cookies section below)
Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your experience. These include:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function correctly
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site
- Marketing cookies — used when you interact with donation or event pages
- Preference cookies — to remember your settings and choices
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You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf. Each has its own privacy policy:
Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
GiveWP
PayPal
Classy
Stripe
Fluent Forms
Mailpoet
YouTube
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services directly.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. Ever. Your data is used only to support our mission and improve your experience with us.
We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
- With trusted service providers who help us operate our website and process donations
- When required by law, court order, or legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, and security of our organisation and users
- With your explicit consent for any other purpose
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Donation records are retained for a minimum of seven years for tax and legal compliance. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights below).
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion — request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out — unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Portability — request your data in a portable format
- Objection — object to certain types of data processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@thedesaifoundation.org. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
- Email:Â info@thedesaifoundation.org
- Address:Â 300 Tradecenter, Suite 3450, Woburn, MA 01801
Have a Question?
Our team is happy to help with any privacy-related enquiries.