Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 2026

At Grameen Foundation for Social Impact (GFSI), we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of individuals who visit our website, contribute as donors, participate in our programs, or interact with our services. This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is gathered, utilized, and safeguarded.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in several ways, including when you voluntarily submit details through forms on our website or interact with our digital channels:

• Contact Information: Your full name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and organization name when submitting inquiries, subscribing to newsletters, or applying for opportunities.
• Donation & Payment Information: Billing details, PAN card number (for Section 80G tax exemption receipts under the Indian Income Tax Act), and donation amounts. Note: Payment card details and net-banking credentials are processed securely through certified third-party payment gateways (such as Razorpay) and are never stored on our servers.
• Technical & Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, device information, visited pages, and access timestamps collected automatically via web server logs and cookies to ensure website reliability and optimization.

2. How We Use Your Information

Grameen Foundation for Social Impact utilizes collected information solely for legitimate operational and mission-driven purposes:

• To process donations, issue official donation receipts, and provide 80G tax exemption certificates.
• To communicate updates about our social initiatives, field programs, annual reports, and newsletters.
• To respond promptly to queries, feedback, career applications, and partnership proposals.
• To comply with regulatory obligations under Indian law, including financial auditing and statutory reporting.
• To analyze website usage and improve overall user experience and security.

3. Donor Privacy & Data Confidentiality

We maintain strict confidentiality concerning donor data. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share donor contact information with third-party marketers or commercial organizations.

Personal and donation details are accessed solely by authorized personnel for auditing, compliance, and receipt generation purposes.

4. Data Security

We employ industry-standard physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse. All sensitive communications, including donation transactions, are transmitted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL/TLS) encryption technology.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use browser cookies to remember your preferences and gather analytical data regarding site traffic. You have the option to configure your browser to disable cookies; however, some site features may experience degraded functionality.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request corrections to any inaccurate data, or opt out of communications at any time.

7. Contact Us & Grievance Redressal

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out to us: