Last Updated: January 3, 2026
At KHS Varanasi (“we”, “our”, “us”), accessible from https://khsvaranasi.org/, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
a. Personal Identification Information:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Postal address
b. Non-Personal Information:
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Browser type
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IP address
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Pages visited
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Time and date of visits
c. Sensitive Data:
We do not intentionally collect financial, medical, or highly sensitive personal data unless voluntarily provided (e.g., donation forms, volunteer registration).
2. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION
We collect information through:
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Website forms (donation, volunteer signup, newsletter)
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Cookies and tracking technologies
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Direct communication (email, calls, messaging)
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Third-party integrations (Google Analytics, social media)
3. USE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We use the collected information to:
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Respond to your inquiries and requests
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Process donations and issue receipts
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Send newsletters and updates
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Improve website performance and user experience
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Comply with legal obligations
4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our site uses cookies to:
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Recognize returning visitors
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Track user behavior for analytics
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Personalize your experience
You can disable cookies in your browser; however, some features may not function properly.
5. DATA SHARING & DISCLOSURE
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with:
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Service providers helping us operate the website
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Legal authorities if required by law
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Third parties with your consent
6. SECURITY OF INFORMATION
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, destruction, or alteration. However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed as fully secure.
7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our services and website are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.
9. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
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Access your personal information
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Correct inaccuracies
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Request deletion
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Opt out of communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 Email: info@khsvaranasi.org
10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Policy when necessary. The “Last Updated” date will reflect changes.