Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 May 2026 · Effective from launch of varisth.com
At VARISTH Global Foundation (NITI Aayog Unique ID UP/2022/0324721), we deeply respect your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over your data.
1. Who We Are
VARISTH Global Foundation is a non-profit voluntary association registered under NITI Aayog (Unique ID UP/2022/0324721), headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The acronym VARISTH stands for Voluntary Association of Researchers in Indigenous Knowledge, Spirituality & Science, Technology and Homeland Security. We are committed to integrating indigenous knowledge, ancient wisdom, and modern technology — including applied research in technology and homeland security — for the betterment of communities, the safety of the nation, and the wellbeing of the environment.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide directly
- Contact form: Your name, email address, phone number (optional), area of interest, subject, and message.
- Volunteer registration: Name, contact details, expertise, area of interest, availability.
- Donations: If you donate, your name, contact details, donation amount, and payment confirmation (handled by your bank or payment gateway, not by us directly).
- Newsletter signup: Your email address only.
2.2 Information collected automatically
- Basic analytics: Through our hosting provider (Netlify), we may receive aggregated data such as page views, country of visit, and device type. This is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
- Cookies: Our website uses minimal cookies for essential functionality. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide only for these specific purposes:
- To respond to your inquiry, message, or volunteer application.
- To process and acknowledge donations.
- To send periodic updates about VARISTH's projects, if you have opted in.
- To improve the content and functionality of our website.
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g., income tax records for 80G certificate processing, when applicable).
4. Information We Do NOT Collect or Share
- We do not collect bank account numbers, credit card numbers, or financial credentials on our website. All donations are routed through your bank's secure systems.
- We do not sell, trade, rent, or lease your information to any third party.
- We do not share your information with advertisers or marketing networks.
5. Data Storage and Security
Form submissions are stored securely through Netlify Forms (our website hosting provider). Donations are processed through standard Indian banking infrastructure under the regulations of the Reserve Bank of India. We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by Indian law.
File-upload policy: For the safety of our team, our donors and our wider community, varisth.com does not accept direct file uploads. The "preview" area on our website is a local visualisation only — files dropped there never leave your computer. To send us documents, please use the email channels or trusted cloud-storage services (Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer) listed on our website. We reserve the right to refuse, quarantine, or delete any unsolicited file received through other channels if it shows signs of malware, phishing, or other security concerns.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the information we hold about you.
- Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Delete your information from our records, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Withdraw consent for newsletter or future communications at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with us or with the appropriate Indian data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at varisthglobal22@gmail.com.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services:
- Netlify (website hosting and forms) — privacy policy
- Google Fonts (typography) — privacy policy
- YouTube (video embedding, when present) — privacy policy
8. Children's Privacy
VARISTH Global Foundation works with communities including women and children in healthcare and education contexts. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 through our website. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in the law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at:
- Email: varisthglobal22@gmail.com
- Phone / WhatsApp: +91 96951 30666
- Based in: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- NITI Aayog ID: UP/2022/0324721