Privacy Policy
At Centre for Education Developmental Research and Action (CEDRA), we are committed to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality, transparency, and data integrity for all our donors, project partners, beneficiaries, and website visitors.
1Introduction & Legal Entity
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Centre for Education Developmental Research and Action (“CEDRA”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users, donors, institutional partners, and visitors of our website located at https://cedra-ngo.vercel.app and all associated digital communication channels.
CEDRA is a registered Public Charitable Trust established in 1995 under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 (Registration No. E-4801, Kheda, Gujarat). We operate in accordance with applicable statutory guidelines including the Indian Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
2Information We Collect
We may collect personal identification information from users in various ways, including when users visit our site, register for newsletter updates, fill out a contact inquiry form, express interest in CSR partnership collaborations, or make a voluntary donation.
Personal Identification Data
- Full Name and title
- Email address and mobile / telephone number
- Postal address and city of residence
- Organization / Corporate details for CSR partners
Statutory Tax & Donation Data
- Permanent Account Number (PAN) for Indian donors
- Donation amount, payment mode, and transaction reference
- Tax exemption eligibility preference under Section 80G
- Institutional registration details (for CSR partners)
Non-Personal Data: We may also collect technical browsing data whenever you interact with our website, such as browser type, operating system, IP address, referring URL, and pages viewed, to monitor site performance and enhance accessibility.
3Purpose & Use of Personal Data
CEDRA processes personal and institutional information solely for lawful non-profit, administrative, and statutory purposes:
- Donation Processing & Tax Deductions: To issue official contribution receipts and generate Section 80G tax exemption certificates.
- Mandatory Statutory Filings: To report donor details electronically to the Income Tax Department via annual Form 10BD submissions.
- Program Impact Reporting: To share audited annual reports, newsletters, project milestones (e.g. RO water plant installations, tailoring graduation ceremonies), and research publications.
- Inquiry & Volunteer Response: To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact desk, volunteer applications, or CSR grant discussions.
4Section 80G & Income Tax Form 10BD Compliance
Providing your valid Permanent Account Number (PAN), full legal name, and postal address is required if you wish to claim 50% income tax deductions on your voluntary donations to CEDRA. Without a verified PAN, your donation cannot be reflected in your Annual Information Statement (AIS) / Form 26AS by the Income Tax Department.
5Payment Security & Banking Safeguards
CEDRA utilizes industry-standard security protocols to protect all financial interactions:
For direct bank transfers (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS), donor transaction receipts and bank references are securely filed in our accounting records by certified Chartered Accountants.
6Information Sharing & Disclosures
We do not sell, trade, rent, or lease donor or visitor personal information to any commercial entity.
We only disclose personal data in the following strictly limited circumstances:
- Government & Statutory Authorities: To the Income Tax Department, NITI Aayog NGO Darpan, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, or Charity Commissioner Gujarat as mandated by applicable law.
- Statutory Auditors: To certified Chartered Accountants and statutory legal auditors appointed by the Board of Trustees for annual financial audits under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950.
- Trusted Service Providers: Secure technology partners who assist us in operating our website, delivering transactional receipts, or sending email newsletters under binding confidentiality obligations.
7Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and analyze aggregated web traffic patterns.
- Essential Cookies: Required for site navigation, security features, and form submissions.
- Analytical Cookies: Anonymous usage statistics collected via Google Analytics (or equivalent tools) to evaluate which grassroots initiatives and reports receive the most engagement.
You can instruct your web browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, certain interactive features of the website may not function properly without cookies enabled.
8Data Retention & User Rights
CEDRA retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required to comply with statutory accounting and tax regulations. Under Indian tax laws, donation receipts and donor records must be preserved for a minimum of eight (8) financial years.
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or updating of outdated or inaccurate personal details.
- Opt out of non-essential email updates and newsletters at any time.
9Grievance Officer & Official Contact Desk
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact our designated Grievance Officer:
We strive to investigate and resolve all privacy queries and data access requests within 15 business days of receipt.