Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to LocalZakat. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or make donations on localzakat.com.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly when you:

  • Register an account
  • Make a donation (name, email, phone number)
  • Contact us (via forms or email)

Donation Details

When you donate, we record:

  • Donation amount and date
  • Payment method (UPI, cards, net banking)
  • Transaction ID (processed through Razorpay)

Technical and Usage Data

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address, browser type, device information
  • Pages you visit and actions taken on the site
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process and confirm your donations
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • Send you updates, newsletters, and receipts (with your consent)
  • Improve our website, services, and user experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Razorpay, our payment processor, to complete transactions
  • Compliance authorities (e.g., for audits or legal requests)
  • Our trusted service providers (hosting, email delivery) under strict confidentiality

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential cookies for site functionality
  • Analytical cookies to understand usage patterns
  • You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings; note that disabling cookies may affect site performance

Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data in transit
  • Access controls and encrypted storage for data at rest
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

Third-Party Payment Processors

We partner with Razorpay to handle all payment transactions. When you donate:

  • Your payment details go directly to Razorpay’s secure servers
  • We only receive transaction confirmation and basic donor details
  • You agree to be bound by Razorpay’s terms and privacy policy alongside ours

International Transfers

If you access localzakat.com from outside India, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in India. By using our site, you consent to this transfer under applicable data-protection laws.

Your Data Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct or update inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict our processing To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the details below.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have collected information about a minor, please let us know so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect changes. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this policy, reach out to:

Imdad e Hasan Charitable Foundation Email: contact@localzakat.com