Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Charitable Trust Support India (operated by Leland Ashworth) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website helpingcharitabletrust.in. Our platform provides informational content about charitable organizations and community initiatives in India. We do not collect personal data through registrations, forms, or databases.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and geographic location (approximate)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
- Standard server log files
No personally identifiable information such as name, email, phone number, or address is collected unless voluntarily provided by you in comments or contact forms — and even then, such data is not stored in any database.
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To analyze traffic patterns and optimize content delivery
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
We do not use this information for marketing, profiling, or commercial purposes. We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the website remember your preferences and analyze site usage.
Types of cookies used include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to collect anonymous traffic data
- Preference cookies: Remember your language or region settings
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to support website operations:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic statistics and usage patterns. Google’s Privacy Policy applies to its services.
- Ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense): May display ads based on general browsing behavior, but do not collect personal identifiers.
- Content delivery networks (CDNs): Improve site speed and reliability.
These services operate under their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices. We do not share personal data with them.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. Our website uses standard security protocols, including HTTPS encryption for all connections. However, since we do not store personal data in databases, there is no sensitive information to compromise. Server logs are retained temporarily and automatically deleted after 30 days.
Your Rights
Under Indian information technology laws and international best practices, you have the right to:
- Request access to any data collected about you (if applicable)
- Request deletion of your data if voluntarily submitted via contact forms
- Opt out of cookies through browser settings
- Be informed about how your data is used
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Leland Ashworth
23 Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]
