Privacy Policy

Welcome to Institute of Rural Development Programme (IRDP) ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website irdpindia.com or engage with our services, including CSR initiatives, FCRA-compliant activities, and payment processing through Razorpay.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number
• Mailing address for donation receipts or correspondence
• Payment information (processed securely by Razorpay)
• PAN details for tax exemption certificates
• Passport details for foreign donors (as required by FCRA)

1.2 Non-Personal Information

• Browser type and version
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website details

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To process donations and provide receipts
• To comply with FCRA reporting requirements for foreign contributions
• To maintain records as required by Indian laws and regulations
• To communicate about our CSR initiatives and programs
• To improve our website and services
• To prevent fraud and ensure secure transactions
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support

3. FCRA Compliance

As an organization that may receive foreign contributions, we comply with the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010. This includes:

• Maintaining separate accounts for foreign contributions as required by law
• Filing annual returns with the Ministry of Home Affairs
• Ensuring foreign funds are used only for the stated purposes
• Not transferring foreign contributions to any other entity without approval
• Maintaining proper records of all foreign contributions for audit purposes

4. Payment Processing with Razorpay

For payment processing, we use Razorpay, a PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway. When you make a donation or payment:

• Your payment details are processed directly by Razorpay and are not stored on our servers
• Razorpay may collect your billing information, payment card details, and transaction history
• We receive confirmation of your payment along with basic information needed for record-keeping
• All transactions are encrypted using SSL technology

For more information on Razorpay's privacy practices, please visit their Privacy Policy.

5. CSR Data Management

For our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, we may collect additional information including:

• Corporate donor details for CSR compliance reporting
• Impact assessment data from beneficiaries
• Project progress reports and photographs (with consent)
• Details required for CSR expenditure reporting under Companies Act, 2013

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With government authorities as required by FCRA and other Indian laws
• With our auditors and legal advisors for compliance purposes
• With Razorpay for payment processing
• With service providers who assist in our operations (under confidentiality agreements)
• When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure servers with firewall protection
• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

• For FCRA compliance: Minimum 5 years as required by law
• For tax purposes: 7 years from the end of the relevant financial year
• For ongoing donor relationships: Until you request deletion

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access the information we hold about you
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Right to opt-out of marketing communications
• Right to withdraw consent for processing

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Analyze site usage through Google Analytics
• Remember your preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on our website with the revised "Last Updated" date.

13. Grievance Officer

As required by Indian IT Act, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address your privacy concerns:

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: