Our Commitment to Privacy
At Mansha Foundation, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals we serve, including children with special needs, their families, volunteers, and donors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information in connection with our mission to create an inclusive environment for children with special needs.
Led by our founder Ms. Varsha, we understand the sensitive nature of working with vulnerable populations and maintain the highest standards of privacy protection in all our programs and services.
Information We Collect
To provide our specialized services effectively, we may collect the following types of information:
- Participant Information: Name, age, contact details, special needs assessment, medical information relevant to program participation, and emergency contacts
- Program Data: Participation records, progress reports, attendance, and skill development assessments
- Website Usage: Information collected through our website including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited
- Donation Information: Contact details and payment information for donation processing
- Volunteer Information: Background check results, contact information, and volunteer activity records
All information is collected with proper consent and only when necessary for program delivery or legal compliance.
How We Use Your Information
Mansha Foundation uses collected information exclusively for the following purposes:
- Providing specialized services including life skills training, social communication programs, functional skills development, and creative arts activities
- Monitoring participant progress and customizing program delivery
- Ensuring safety and emergency preparedness during all activities
- Processing donations and providing tax receipts
- Communicating important updates about programs and foundation activities
- Improving our services and developing new programs
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
We never sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.
Protection of Children's Privacy
As an organization serving children with special needs, we take extra precautions to protect children's privacy:
- All information about children is collected and used only with explicit parental or guardian consent
- We limit collection to information necessary for safe and effective program delivery
- Staff and volunteers receive training on confidentiality and privacy protection
- Photos and videos of children are taken and used only with specific consent
- Children's personal information is never shared without parental consent, except as required by law
Parents and guardians have the right to review, correct, or request deletion of their child's information at any time.
Information Security and Storage
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect all personal information:
- Physical security measures for paper records and computer systems
- Access controls limiting information access to authorized personnel only
- Regular staff training on privacy protection and data security
- Secure disposal of outdated records and information
- Regular review and updating of our privacy and security practices
Information is retained only as long as necessary for program purposes or as required by law, after which it is securely destroyed.
Sharing of Information
Mansha Foundation may share information only in limited circumstances:
- With other service providers involved in a participant's care, with proper consent
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the safety of participants, staff, or the public
- With researchers or evaluators, using de-identified information only
- With authorized agents performing services on our behalf, under strict confidentiality agreements
We never share information for commercial purposes or without appropriate legal basis and consent.
Your Rights and Contact Information
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. You may also request information about how your data is being used or file a complaint about our privacy practices.
For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact Mansha Foundation through our website or in person. We are committed to addressing all privacy concerns promptly and transparently. This policy may be updated periodically, and we will notify users of any significant changes.
