Distinct Steps Foundation
Distinct Steps Foundation (“the Foundation”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of its donors, partners, beneficiaries, and website users. This Privacy Policy outlines how personal information is collected, used, and protected in accordance with applicable laws in India.
Information We Collect
The Foundation may collect personal information such as name, email address, contact number, postal address, and transaction details when voluntarily provided for purposes including:
- Processing donations and contributions
- Issuing acknowledgements and statutory receipts
- Maintaining donor and stakeholder records
- Compliance with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements
Payment transactions are processed through secure third-party payment gateways. The Foundation does not store sensitive financial information such as card numbers or CVV details.
Use and Disclosure of Information
Personal information is used solely for legitimate operational and compliance purposes. The Foundation does not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
Information may be disclosed where necessary to:
- Comply with applicable laws or lawful requests from authorities
- Fulfil audit, accounting, or statutory obligations
- Process transactions through authorised service providers
Reasonable care is taken to ensure disclosures are limited and appropriate.
Data Protection
The Foundation implements reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. While appropriate measures are taken, absolute security of electronically transmitted data cannot be guaranteed.