About This Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Thuligal Kangayam ("we," "us," or "our") handles information collected through our website and related digital channels. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.We encourage you to read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with any part of it, please discontinue use of our website.
Who We Are
Thuligal Kangayam is a non-governmental organization based in Kangayam, Tamil Nadu, India. We are engaged in tree planting, habitat restoration, and environmental education.This policy applies to information collected through our website, contact forms, donation pages, and membership sign-ups.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: information you provide to us directly and information collected automatically when you visit our website. Information You Provide
Name, email address, and phone number submitted through contact or membership forms
Organization name and designation submitted through CSR or partnership inquiries
Billing name and address submitted during donation processing
Any messages or queries sent to us
Information Collected Automatically
Browser type, device type, and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Referring website or source
General geographic region (not your precise location)
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as government identification numbers, financial account credentials, or health-related information.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To respond to inquiries and communications sent to us
To process donations and issue acknowledgments where applicable
To send updates, newsletters, or event information to users who have opted in to receive such communications
To communicate with registered members regarding membership-related matters
To respond to CSR and partnership inquiries
To analyse website usage and improve our website's functionality
To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
We do not use your information for purposes other than those listed above. Users who have opted in to receive communications may withdraw their consent at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email sent by us.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies, small text files placed on your browser, to support basic website functionality and to understand how visitors interact with our site.
Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies: Used to collect aggregated, non-identifiable data about how visitors use our site. This helps us improve content and navigation.
Functionality cookies: Used to remember basic preferences during your visit.
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of our website. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking purposes.
Sharing Of Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.
We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:
Payment processors: Donation transactions are processed by a third-party payment gateway. We do not store payment card details on our systems.
Email and communication service providers: We may use third-party platforms to send emails or newsletters on our behalf. These providers are permitted to use your information only to perform services for us.
Analytics service providers: We may share aggregated, non-identifiable usage data with analytics tools to help us understand website performance.
Legal obligations: We may disclose information if required to do so by applicable law, court order, or lawful governmental authority.
Third-party service providers engaged by us are required to handle information in accordance with applicable data protection standards and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. When information is no longer needed, we take steps to delete or anonymize it.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our server.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information transmitted to or stored on our systems. Users are encouraged to exercise caution and contact us if they suspect any unauthorized use of their information.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information from our records
Withdraw consent for communications at any time
Object to or restrict certain uses of your information
To exercise any of these rights, you may contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe. In some cases, we may be required by law to retain certain information.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us, and we will take steps to address the matter appropriately.
Where our environmental education programs involve interactions with school students, we engage with schools and educators as the responsible parties, and we do not collect personal information directly from minor students.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites or platforms. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of third-party websites and are not responsible for their policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be reflected by a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Where changes are material, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users through our website.
Your continued use of our website following any changes to this policy will be taken as acknowledgment of those changes. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise any of your rights in relation to your personal information, you may contact us at:
thuligalkangayamtrust@gmail.com or
+91 99421 80900, +91 99521 87770.