Effective Date: 01/December/2025

Organization: Mahesh Forum Charitable Trust & Mahesh Professional Forum

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Scope

This policy applies to visitors browsing our website, individuals registering for services, events, or memberships, donors and financial contributors, and anyone submitting information via our website or digital platforms.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, registration details, payment or donation details (processed via secure third-party gateways), feedback, survey responses, or communications, newsletter subscriptions.

b) Automatically Collected Information: Website usage data (IP address, browser type, device details), cookies for functionality and analytics, log data.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and improve our services, manage registrations, memberships, and communications, process payments and donations securely, send newsletters and updates (with your consent), ensure website security and prevent fraud. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to enhance website functionality, enable login sessions, and analyze usage trends. You can disable cookies via browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share limited data with trusted service providers for payment processing, email and communication services, website hosting and analytics. These partners are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for service delivery and legal compliance. After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access and update your personal data, withdraw consent for communications, request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations). Contact us at mfctpune@gmail.com to exercise these rights.

8. Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, misuse, or alteration.

9. External Links

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Compliance (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are located in the EU or California, you have additional rights under GDPR and CCPA, including the right to data portability and the right to opt-out of data sale. Contact us for details.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:
Email: mfctpune@gmail.com
Address: Chintamani Building, Erandawana, Paud Road, Pune - 411038
Phone: +98227 23892