Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy - Overview

Effective Date: [September 1st, 2025]

VCare Association (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any personal information you share with us is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website shop.vcareassociation.org (the “Site”) or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit or interact with our website, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and donation details when you:
    • Sign up for newsletters or updates
    • Make a donation
    • Volunteer or register for events
  • Non-Personal Information: Information automatically collected by the Site, such as:
    • IP address
    • Browser type and version
    • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and other usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

  • Processing donations and issuing receipts
  • Responding to inquiries, volunteer applications, or partnership requests
  • Sending newsletters, updates, and information about our programs and events (with your consent)
  • Improving the content, functionality, and security of our website
  • Complying with legal obligations

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Note: No online system is completely secure; while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

VCare does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share personal information in limited circumstances, such as:

  • With service providers who help us manage donations, email communications, or website hosting
  • When required by law or to comply with legal obligations
  • In anonymized or aggregated form for reporting, research, or promotional purposes

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and optimize content.

  • What cookies do: Track website usage, remember preferences, and help improve functionality
  • Managing cookies: Most browsers allow you to disable or manage cookies; note that some features may not work if cookies are disabled

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites or services. VCare is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections to your information
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal or contractual obligations)
  • Opt-out of newsletters or marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@shop.vcareassociation.org.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a child has provided personal data, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

VCare may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

VCare Association
Email: info@shop.vcareassociation.org
Phone: +91 9970681352
Address: D-10, Ram Kunj Society, Takli Road, Dwarka, Nashik-11, MH, India