Privacy Policy

Focus: Transparency about data collection (students/donors) and DPDP Act compliance.

Last Updated: 01 April 2026

Introduction

Karigar Shala Trust (“we,” “us,” or “the Trust”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, donors, and website visitors. This policy outlines how we handle personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Information We Collect

• Students/Alumni: Name, age, contact details, and educational background for vocational training enrollment.

• Donors: Name, PAN (for 80G tax benefits), address, and transaction details.

• Website Visitors: Technical data like IP addresses or cookies (if applicable) to improve user experience.

Purpose of Collection

• We process data only for specific, lawful purposes:

• Facilitating vocational training and apprenticeship.

• Processing donations and issuing tax-exempt receipts.

• Sharing project updates and newsletters (with your explicit consent).

Data Security & Retention

• We implement reasonable security safeguards to prevent unauthorized access. Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the training or legal requirements (e.g., audit purposes for donations).

Your Rights

• Under the DPDP Act, you have the right to:

• Access a summary of your personal data being processed.

• Correct or erase your data.

• Withdraw consent at any time.

Grievance

For any privacy-related concerns please write to us.

Email: connect@karigarshala.org

Address: Karigar Shala Trust, Bhuj, Gujarat.