PowerEd Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through education and empowerment of underprivileged children across India. We collaborate with corporates to align their CSR goals with high-impact, sustainable educational initiatives, creating lasting community impact and building future-ready institutions.

This Privacy Policy explains how PowerEd Foundation, (referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”), collects, processes, and uses your personal information. It applies solely to our online activities and pertains to information shared or collected on the PowerEd Foundation website. It does not extend to information collected offline or through channels other than this website. PowerEd Foundation is not liable for any unauthorized usage, access, or transfer of data by third parties.

Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Information we collect

PowerEd Foundation collects and stores Personal Data when you interact with us through our website, social media accounts, or through direct communication with our representatives. This includes when you contact us, meet with us, or engage with us in relation to sponsorship, donations, or any potential partnerships. We may collect your Personal Data in writing, by telephone, by email, or through information you provide by filling out forms on our website or shared by us. Additionally, we may receive information from third-party sources, such as advertising platforms or partners, who collect and share Personal Data with us for the purposes of verifying background information or facilitating our sponsorship and donation activities

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:.

• Operate, maintain, and improve our website and online platforms
• Personalize and enhance your experience with PowerEd Foundation
• Understand and analyze how you interact with our website and communications
• Develop new programs, initiatives, and services to better support education and
  empowerment
• Communicate with you directly or through our partners, including for donor
  relations, updates, and community engagement
• Send you invitations, newsletters, presentations, and important updates via email
• Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activities
• Conduct research, fulfill contractual obligations, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Log Files

PowerEd Foundation follows a standard practice of using log files to record visitors when they access our website. This is a common feature provided by most web hosting services as part of their analytics. The information collected through these log files may include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamps, referring and exit pages, and the number of clicks. This data is not linked to any personally identifiable information. The purpose of collecting this information is to analyze trends, manage the website, track user navigation, and gather demographic insights to help improve our online presence and services.

Third-Party Consent

If you submit personal data on behalf of another person, you confirm that you have informed them about how PowerEd Foundation may collect, use, disclose, transfer, and process their personal data, the reasons for collecting it, how to contact PowerEd Foundation, and the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. You also confirm that the person whose data is shared has given their consent to such collection, use, disclosure, and processing.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites or social media accounts for your convenience and additional information. These external sites and accounts operate independently and are not under the control of PowerEd Foundation. They may have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. PowerEd Foundation is not responsible for the content, usage, or privacy practices of these third-party websites or social media accounts.

Confidentiality & Security

PowerEd Foundation takes all necessary measures to:

• Protect all personal data collected from users;
• Ensure that personal data remains confidential and secure; and
• Respect users’ privacy at all times.

All data will be stored securely in physical or electronic form on our servers and at authorized physical locations. We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data from misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, loss, corruption, and threats such as computer viruses.

PowerEd Foundation is committed to ensuring the security of your personal data and protecting it against accidental, unlawful, or unauthorized use, access, alteration, loss, or destruction.

Cookies and Web Beacons

PowerEd Foundation uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience by storing your preferences and analyzing website traffic. These cookies help us tailor content based on your browser type and other user-specific details to improve your interaction with our website.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

The PowerEd Foundation Privacy Policy does not apply to other websites, service providers, or advertisers that may be linked through our website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party entities for detailed information on their data collection and handling practices, including instructions on how to opt out of specific services or cookies.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. For more detailed information on managing cookies with specific browsers, please refer to the respective browser’s official website.

Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR and Applicable Laws)

PowerEd Foundation is committed to ensuring you are fully aware of your data protection rights. Every individual interacting with our organization has the right to:

The Right to Rectification – You have the right to reasonably request the correction of any personal information you believe to be inaccurate or incomplete.

The Right to Restrict Processing – You may request that we reasonably restrict the processing of your personal data under certain legal conditions

The Right to Object to Processing – You may reasonably object to our processing of your personal data, subject to applicable laws.

The Right to Data Portability – You may request a copy of your personal data, or its transfer to another organization, where feasible and at your cost, under certain conditions.

We will respond to all valid requests within one month. To exercise any of these rights, please write to us at: foundationpowered@gmail.com

Protection of Children’s Information

PowerEd Foundation does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, monitor, and guide their children’s online activities. If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can promptly remove the information.

Usage Data

We collect non-identifiable usage data such as IP addresses, browser types, access times, and visited pages to help us understand user behavior, optimize website performance, and improve your experience.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your data may be processed at our registered offices or by authorized personnel and service providers located in different regions. PowerEd Foundation will take reasonable steps to ensure your data is securely handled and will not transfer your personal data to any country or organization without adequate data protection safeguards.

Compliance with Applicable Laws

PowerEd Foundation adheres to the Information Technology Act, 2000, and other applicable Indian privacy and data protection laws. Users are encouraged to be aware of their rights and the legal framework in their respective jurisdictions, which may differ or evolve over time.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, PowerEd Foundation assumes no obligations regarding personal data beyond what is mandated by applicable laws.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed of how we protect your data.