Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 04 September 2026
Akhanda Bharath Yogi Foundation (ABYF) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide while using our website, services, membership programs, volunteer programs, donation facilities, events, certificates and other online services.
By using the ABYF website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on the service you use, we may collect information such as:
Full Name
Mobile Number
Email Address
Date of Birth
Gender
Residential Address
State
District
Mandal / Town
Village
Pincode
PAN details, where required
Identification/document details where required for verification
Membership information
Volunteer information
Donation information
Event registration information
Payment and transaction reference information
Application numbers and generated identification numbers
We only request information that is reasonably necessary to provide the relevant service.
2. How We Use Your Information
Information provided to ABYF may be used to:
Process membership applications
Process volunteer applications
Process donations
Register participants for events
Verify applications and submitted documents
Generate membership IDs, volunteer IDs and certificates
Generate donation receipts
Send application confirmations and status updates
Send payment confirmations and receipts
Communicate important information regarding your application or service
Maintain organisational records
Prevent fraudulent or unauthorised activity
Improve our website and services
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
3. Payment Information
Online payments may be processed through authorised third-party payment service providers.
ABYF does not intend to store complete debit card, credit card, banking passwords or other sensitive payment credentials on its own servers.
Payment providers may process payment information according to their own privacy policies and security practices.
4. Email and Communication
When you provide your email address or mobile number, ABYF may use it to send:
Application confirmation
Payment confirmation
Donation receipts
Membership updates
Volunteer application updates
Approval or rejection notifications
Certificate or ID-card notifications
Important service-related communications
Service-related communications may be sent even if you have not subscribed to promotional communications.
5. Documents and Identification Information
Where an application requires identity proof or supporting documents, such information may be used for verification and record-keeping purposes.
Access to such information should be limited to authorised personnel and systems involved in processing the relevant application.
6. Information Sharing
ABYF does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Information may be shared with authorised service providers where necessary to provide a requested service, including:
Payment processors
Email service providers
Document/signature providers
Hosting and infrastructure providers
Verification or technology service providers
Information may also be disclosed when required by law, legal process, court order or competent government authority.
7. Data Security
ABYF takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Cookies
The ABYF website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Maintain website functionality
Remember preferences
Understand website usage
Improve user experience
Maintain security
You may configure your browser to restrict or disable cookies, although some website functionality may be affected.
9. Third-Party Websites
The ABYF website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
ABYF is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information.
10. Data Retention
ABYF may retain application, membership, volunteer, donation, payment and certificate records for as long as reasonably necessary for organisational, accounting, verification, legal or regulatory purposes.
11. Children's Privacy
Users should not provide personal information belonging to another person without appropriate authority or consent.
Where services involve minors, information should be submitted by a parent, guardian or authorised representative where applicable.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
ABYF may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
13. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:
Akhanda Bharath Yogi Foundation (ABYF)
Email: hello@abyfindia.com
Phone: 9866922206