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

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: info@thedesaifoundation.org
Address: 300 Tradecenter, Suite 3450, Woburn, MA 01801

Have a Question?

Our team is happy to help with any privacy-related enquiries.