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Organization: Virthalam Foundation

(A Section 8 Company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 – India)

Virthalam Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all users, donors, volunteers, and participants engaging with our website, mobile application, and digital services.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information.

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Basic Identity Details: Name, email address, mobile number, postal address
• Donation Information: Transaction details, PAN (if provided), and Razorpay payment metadata
• User Activity: Transaction details, PAN (if provided), and Razorpay payment metadata
• Donation Information: Transaction details, PAN (if provided), and Razorpay payment metadata
• Donation Information: Transaction details, PAN (if provided), and Razorpay payment metadata

Users agree to use our platforms for lawful, respectful, and non-commercial purposes.

Content shared by users (temple details, stories, event updates, etc.) must be accurate and respectful of cultural sensitivities.

The Foundation reserves the right to remove any inappropriate or false content.

All original content created by Virthalam Foundation (text, media, educational material) is the intellectual property of the Foundation.

User-submitted content may be edited and reused with proper credit, for educational and archival purposes.

All donations made through our website or mobile app are processed securely using Razorpay, a trusted third-party payment gateway.

Donors are required to provide accurate details, including name, email, and contact information, for receipts and statutory compliance.

Once a donation is processed successfully, a digital receipt will be generated and sent to the donor.

Donations are non-refundable, except in rare cases of duplicate transactions or technical error, subject to internal review and approval.

Donation details will be kept confidential and used only for statutory, communication, and acknowledgment purposes.

Donations may be eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act (upon approval and availability of certification).

Participation in classes and training programs (e.g., Thevaram, Thiruvasagam) is voluntary..

Educational content is intended for personal, cultural, and spiritual enrichment and may not be reproduced commercially.

Personal data provided during registration, volunteering, or donation is handled per our [Privacy Policy].

We do not sell or misuse your personal information.

Virthalam Foundation may link to or integrate third-party services like Razorpay or external learning tools.

The Foundation is not liable for the content, privacy, or actions of these third-party providers.

We make every effort to maintain accuracy and security but are not responsible for any technical errors, data loss, or service interruptions.

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any legal disputes will fall under the jurisdiction of the courts in Pondicherry State.