Last updated: 07 july 2026
LokPrerana Foundation ("Foundation", "we", "our", "us") is a Section 8 company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 (CIN: U88900RJ2026NPL114147), committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of every visitor, donor, volunteer, beneficiary and supporter who interacts with our website or services.
By accessing or using www.lokprerana.org, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information and it is designed to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDPA") and other applicable Indian laws.
This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, social media platforms, online donation portals, email communications, registration forms, volunteer applications and other interactions with the Foundation.
Under the DPDPA, LokPrerana Foundation acts as the Data Fiduciary for personal data you share with us and you (the visitor, donor, volunteer or supporter) are the Data Principal.
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
Whenever you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical information such as:
This information is collected for analytical purposes and does not personally identify you.
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it, including when you:
The information may include:
By providing your personal information through our website or forms, you give your consent for us to collect, process and use it for the purposes described in this policy. Where required under the DPDPA, we will seek your specific, informed consent before processing your personal data, through clear notices at the point of collection. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our Grievance Officer (see below), though this may affect our ability to provide certain services (e.g., issuing a donation receipt).
If you choose to support LokPrerana Foundation through donations, your payment information is processed securely through trusted third-party payment gateways.
We do not store your debit card, credit card, banking or payment credentials on our servers.
Donation records are maintained solely for accounting, legal compliance, tax receipts and donor relationship management.
Tax exemption status: LokPrerana Foundation holds provisional registration under Section 332(8) and provisional approval under Section 354(4) of the Income-tax Act (equivalent to erstwhile Section 12A and Section 80G registrations), valid for Tax Years 2026-27 to 2028-29. We will update donors if and when this status transitions to regular registration.
Foreign contributions: LokPrerana Foundation is not currently registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA). We are therefore currently unable to accept donations or contributions originating from outside India. We will update this policy if that changes.
The information we collect may be used to:
We never sell or rent your personal information.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies help us:
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some website features may not function properly after disabling cookies.
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar tools to understand website performance and visitor engagement.
These services may collect anonymous information including:
This information is aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors.
We may use trusted third-party service providers for:
These providers may process personal information only to perform services on our behalf and are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
LokPrerana Foundation does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
Your information may only be shared:
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including to comply with accounting, tax and legal recordkeeping obligations under Indian law. Donation records, in particular, are retained as required for statutory compliance (including under Income-tax regulations).
We implement reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage system is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Subject to applicable laws, including the DPDPA, you have the right to:
Response timeframe: We aim to acknowledge rights requests within 7 business days and resolve them within 30 days, unless a longer period is required by law or the complexity of the request.
You may exercise these rights by contacting our Grievance Officer using the details below.
In accordance with applicable Indian law, the following person is designated as our Grievance Officer:
LokPrerana Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18 without the verifiable consent of a parent or legal guardian, in accordance with the DPDPA.
If we become aware that information has been collected from a child without appropriate parental/guardian consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements or organizational needs. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.
Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
