MOHAN Foundation | Data Protection and Privacy Policy

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MOHAN Foundation – Data Protection and Privacy Policy

Version: 2025.1

Date of Implementation: 1st October 2025

Introduction
MOHAN Foundation (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to safeguarding the personal data of all individuals engaging with our campaigns, organ donation pledge programs, volunteer activities, training initiatives and donor support initiatives. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act, 2023).

Personal Data We Collect

Identity Data: Name, gender, age/date of birth, pledge ID.
Contact Data: Address, email, contact numbers.
Financial Donation Data: Contributions, receipts, PAN details (for 80G compliance).
Pledge Data: Organ donation pledges and preferences.
Training Data: Qualification, experience, affiliation
Engagement Data: Newsletter subscriptions, surveys, event participation.
Technical Data: IP address, cookies, browsing data (when visiting our website).

Use of Personal Data
We use your data for:

Registering organ donation pledges.
Issuing donor cards, receipts, and certificates.
Complying with statutory/tax obligations (donations, 80G certificates).
Sending awareness and training updates, newsletters, and invitations.
Research, policy advocacy, and program evaluation (using anonymised or aggregated data).

Sharing of Data

Internal teams and authorised staff.
Government authorities, tax departments (as required by law).
Training Beneficiaries’ data to the funding organizations (if necessary).
IT service providers and secure hosting partners.
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

Data Retention

Donation and financial records: As per income tax law (8 years minimum).
Pledge-related data: Retained securely unless a withdrawal of pledge request is received.
Volunteer/engagement data: Retained while active, and anonymised after withdrawal.

Your Rights (under DPDP Act, 2023)

Right to access and know what data we hold.
Right to correction or erasure.
Right to withdraw consent (e.g., organ donation pledge).
Right to grievance redressal and nomination.

Consent Notice template aligned with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act, India) that MOHAN Foundation can use across:

Organ donation pledge forms

Donation pages

Training course / Workshop / Conference / Masterclass registrations (online/offline)

MOHAN Foundation – Consent Notice (Template)
Consent for Collection and Processing of Personal Data
(As per Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act, India)
By proceeding, you acknowledge and agree that:
Purpose of Data Collection

For Organ Donation Pledge Forms
“By submitting this pledge, I consent to MOHAN Foundation collecting and processing my personal details for recording my organ donation wish and issuing a donor card, and share details with relevant government authorities if required. I may withdraw consent anytime at [email protected].”
[✓] I Agree
For Financial Donation Pages
“By making this donation, I consent to MOHAN Foundation using my details for processing payments, issuing receipts (including 80G), and complying with statutory requirements. My data will not be shared without legal requirement or my consent.”
[✓] I Agree
For Training Course Registrations (Online/Offline)
“By registering, I consent to MOHAN Foundation collecting and processing my personal data for enrolment, attendance tracking, assessments, certification, and training course-related communications. I may withdraw consent anytime.”
[✓] I Agree
For Website Cookies/Analytics (Optional)
“This site uses cookies and analytics to improve your experience. By continuing, you consent to their use.”
[Accept] [Reject/Settings]

For any assistance, please contact us: [email protected]

Click here to view Grievance Redressal & Withdrawal of Consent Form

Contact Details
MOHAN Foundation,
Toshniwal Building, 3rd Floor,
No. 267, Kilpauk Garden Road,
Chennai - 600010
Website: www.mohanfoundation.org
Phone: +91 9444607000