Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 October 2026
Last Updated: 1 October 2026

MITRA Foundation – Mission of Integrated Training on Rural and Agriculture Development ("MITRA Foundation", "MITRA", "we", "us" or "our") respects the privacy of individuals who visit and use our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, store, protect and disclose information obtained through our website, including information submitted through contact, partnership, volunteer, donation or other enquiry forms.

By using the website, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.

1. About MITRA Foundation

MITRA Foundation is a grassroots development organisation working with rural and underserved communities in areas including livelihoods, women's empowerment, education and skills, community development, water conservation, sustainability and related development initiatives.

Our website is intended to provide information about MITRA Foundation, its programmes, projects, impact, publications, partnerships and opportunities to engage with the organisation.

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect information such as:

Information you provide voluntarily

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone/mobile number
  • Organisation or institution name
  • Address or location, where provided
  • Information contained in your enquiry or message
  • Volunteer, partnership or programme-related information
  • Donation-related information where applicable
  • Any other information you voluntarily submit to us

Information collected automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, depending on the website configuration and services in use, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Referring website
  • General website usage information

3. How We Use Information

MITRA Foundation may use information collected through the website for purposes including:

  • Responding to enquiries and requests
  • Communicating with individuals and organisations
  • Processing partnership, volunteer or programme enquiries
  • Processing donations where applicable
  • Providing information about MITRA's programmes and activities
  • Sending updates or communications where appropriate
  • Improving our website and user experience
  • Understanding website usage and performance
  • Maintaining website security and preventing misuse
  • Maintaining organisational and financial records
  • Complying with applicable legal, regulatory and accounting requirements

We seek to use personal information only for legitimate and relevant purposes.

4. Donations and Payment Information

Where online donations or payments are made available, payment transactions may be processed through third-party payment gateways or service providers.

MITRA Foundation will not request unnecessary payment credentials through ordinary website enquiry forms.

Where a third-party payment provider processes payment information, that provider's own terms and privacy policy may also apply.

MITRA Foundation does not claim ownership or control over the privacy practices of third-party payment providers.

5. Sharing of Information

MITRA Foundation may share information, where reasonably necessary and permitted by applicable law, with:

  • Website hosting and technology service providers
  • Payment processing providers
  • Email, communication or website analytics service providers
  • Professional advisers
  • Auditors or financial service providers
  • Government, regulatory or law-enforcement authorities where legally required
  • Service providers working on behalf of MITRA Foundation

MITRA Foundation does not intend to sell personal information to third parties.

We seek to limit disclosure to information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website may use cookies and similar technologies for essential website functionality, security, preferences, analytics or performance measurement.

Further information is provided in our Cookie Policy.

You may be able to manage or restrict cookies through your browser settings. Some website functions may not operate correctly if certain cookies are disabled.

7. Data Security

MITRA Foundation takes reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

However, no website, electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, MITRA does not guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet.

8. Data Retention

We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, for maintaining appropriate organisational, financial or programme records, or for complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

When information is no longer required for a legitimate purpose, it may be deleted, anonymised or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable requirements.

9. Children and Safeguarding

MITRA Foundation works with children and young people in certain programmes and therefore takes particular care regarding information and images relating to children.

Where photographs, videos, testimonials or stories involving children are used for programme documentation or communication, MITRA seeks to obtain appropriate permissions and follow applicable safeguarding practices.

Individuals should not knowingly submit personal information relating to a child through the website unless they are authorised to do so.

10. Photographs, Videos and Stories

MITRA Foundation may publish photographs, videos, beneficiary stories, testimonials and programme documentation on its website, reports and communication materials for legitimate organisational, awareness, reporting and fundraising purposes.

Where personal information or identifiable images are used, MITRA seeks to obtain appropriate permission or rely on another lawful basis where applicable.

Individuals who have questions or concerns regarding the use of their information or image may contact MITRA using the details provided below.

11. Third-Party Websites

The MITRA website may contain links to third-party websites, including government organisations, CSR partners, payment providers, social media platforms and other organisations.

MITRA Foundation does not control the privacy practices, security or content of such third-party websites.

Visitors should review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing personal information to them.

12. Your Privacy Requests

Subject to applicable law and the stage of implementation of relevant data-protection provisions, individuals may have rights or mechanisms relating to their personal information, including requesting access, correction, deletion or withdrawal of consent in appropriate circumstances.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact MITRA Foundation using the contact details below.

We may need to verify the identity of the person making a request before taking action.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

MITRA Foundation may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, activities, technology or applicable legal requirements.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or personal information please contact:

MITRA Foundation
Mission of Integrated Training on Rural and Agriculture Development
Email: mitrafoundation7@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9822789586 / +91 9921887169
Office: "Sai Ankoor", Balewadi High Street, Opposite Metropark County, Pune – 411045, Maharashtra, India
Privacy-related subject line: Privacy Request – MITRA Foundation

15. Applicable Law

This Privacy Policy is intended to operate in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of India, including applicable data-protection and information-technology requirements as they may apply from time to time.