Privacy Policy

GlobalMars Foundation (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use globalmarsfoundation.org and related services, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website, donating, registering for events, or applying to volunteer, you agree to this policy.

1. Who we are

GlobalMars Foundation is a charitable organisation working across India in education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and community development. For privacy questions, contact us via our Contact page or email the address listed there.

2. Information we collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

Identity & contact details — name, email address, phone number, and city or location.
Donation details — amount, currency, campaign or event supported, and payment reference IDs from our payment partner. We do not store full card numbers on our servers.
Event registration details — ticket type, attendance preferences, and whether you opt in to appear on a public attendee list.
Volunteer application details — interests, skills, availability, and profile information you choose to share.
Technical data — IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (via cookies or similar tools where enabled).

3. How we use your information

We use personal information to:

Process donations and issue receipts or acknowledgements.
Manage event registrations, waitlists, tickets, and check-in.
Review volunteer applications and maintain volunteer profiles.
Respond to enquiries and provide programme updates you request.
Improve our website, prevent fraud, and meet legal or accounting obligations.
Show first names on public event attendee lists only when you explicitly opt in.

4. Donations and payments

Online payments are processed by Razorpay (or another payment provider we may appoint). Payment data is handled under their security and privacy standards. We receive confirmation of successful payments, order and payment IDs, and the donor details you submit on our forms.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

We may use essential cookies to run the site (for example, session and security cookies). Where optional analytics or preference tools are enabled, you can manage consent through the cookie banner or your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies will not block core features such as donations or registration.

6. Sharing of information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:

Payment processors and email delivery services that help us operate the site.
Trusted partners or vendors under confidentiality obligations, only as needed to deliver programmes.
Authorities when required by law or to protect the foundation, our beneficiaries, or the public.

7. Data retention

We keep donation, registration, and volunteer records for as long as needed for programme delivery, accounting, audit, and legal requirements, then delete or anonymise them when no longer required.

8. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, or ask us to restrict certain processing. Contact us with your request; we may need to verify your identity before responding.

9. Children’s privacy

Our website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children online without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. International visitors

Our primary operations are in India. If you access the site from another country, your information may be processed in India and in other locations where our service providers operate.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page will change when we do. Continued use of the site after updates means you accept the revised policy.

12. Contact

For privacy requests or questions, please use our Contact page. We aim to respond within a reasonable time.