Welcome to A TRUST FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are a registered Charitable Public Trust dedicated to public welfare, social justice, and community development across India. We are committed to protecting your personal privacy and maintaining transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us through our official website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, contact details, email address, phone number, physical address, and communication preferences provided voluntarily when filling out contact forms, applying for educational or vocational programs, or partnering with us.
• Financial & Donation Information: If you make a donation, apply for micro-finance/SHG schemes, or enter into financial transactions with the Trust, we may collect billing details, payment history, and relevant banking details necessary for compliance and statutory audit purposes.
• Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on our site to help us optimize user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

All activities of the Trust are conducted strictly on a “No Profit – No Loss” basis. We use the collected information solely to advance our charitable aims and operational objectives, including:

1. Program Implementation: Managing educational institutions, health camps, vocational training programs, SHG clusters, and relief operations.
2. Communication: Responding to inquiries, sending updates regarding trust initiatives, issuing official receipts, and publishing study materials or journals.
3. Statutory Compliance: Maintaining official books of accounts, preparing annual audit reports as required under the Income Tax Act 1961, and filing mandatory returns.
4. Partner & Government Collaboration: Facilitating joint initiatives with Government departments, financial institutions, and international/national funding agencies for public welfare projects.

3. Non-Profit & Non-Commercial Use Guarantee

• No Commercial Exploitation: All incomes, earnings, and properties of the Trust are solely utilized for promoting its public charitable objectives. We do not sell, rent, trade, or commercialize your personal information to third parties for marketing or profit purposes.
• No Dividends/Profits: No portion of the Trust funds or user data is transferred directly or indirectly for personal gain or profit.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosure

We may share necessary data only under the following strict conditions:

• Statutory & Legal Requirements: With authorized government bodies, legal authorities, or Chartered Accountants for annual mandatory auditing, tax compliance, and legal obligations.
• Banking & Financial Partners: With authorized banks and financial institutions solely for processing donations, micro-financing, or grant distributions.
• Collaborating Agencies: With trusted non-governmental or governmental partner organizations participating directly in joint developmental, educational, or medical relief projects.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse. All financial transactions and accounts are managed under strict controls in accordance with the Trust Deed and Indian law.

6. Books of Accounts & Financial Integrity

Regular books of accounts incorporating all revenue and expenditure are closed annually on 31st March and audited by an appointed Chartered Accountant. Data associated with financial transactions is retained in compliance with statutory Indian financial and tax regulations.

7. Registered Address & Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at our registered office:

• Organization Name: A TRUST FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
• Settler-cum-President: Rinki Kumari
• Registered Office: Vill + Post – Bardahiya, P.S – Marhaurah, District – Saran (Chapra), Bihar – 841419
• Central Office: Patna, Bihar

8. Legal Jurisdiction

This Privacy Notice and any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any legal proceedings pertaining to the Trust shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Saran (Chhapra), Bihar only.