Last updated: 12 May 2026
U2I Foundation respects the privacy of every NGO, donor, applicant, partner, volunteer, stakeholder, and visitor interacting with our website, forms, application pages, donation pages, payment links, events, and communication channels.
1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the U2I Foundation website, online forms, NGO strengthening applications, accelerator enrollment pages, donation pages, payment pages, contact forms, event registration forms, Google Forms, and official communication channels.
2. Information We May Collect
Depending on the nature of interaction, U2I Foundation may collect the following information:
- Name, email address, designation, city, district, state, and organization details.
- NGO information such as organization name, registration type, registration number, focus area, operational geography, and key contact person.
- Application information submitted for NGO strengthening, accelerator participation, guided pilots, or partnership review.
- Documents, declarations, forms, evidence, or supporting information voluntarily submitted by NGOs, donors, or partners.
- Donation or payment-related information such as amount, payment purpose, transaction reference, payment status, date, and acknowledgement details.
- Basic technical information such as browser type, device type, page visits, and website interaction data, where analytics tools are used.
3. Purpose of Collecting Information
Information may be used for the following purposes:
- Reviewing NGO applications and eligibility for U2I programs.
- Managing accelerator enrollment, onboarding, communication, and support.
- Processing donations, fees, contributions, receipts, acknowledgements, and payment support requests.
- Communicating updates about programs, orientations, events, guided pilots, partnerships, and institutional strengthening activities.
- Maintaining records for internal administration, audit, reporting, accounting, legal, and compliance purposes.
- Improving website experience, communication quality, program design, and stakeholder support.
4. Payment Information
Payments may be processed through Razorpay or other authorized payment gateway/service providers. U2I Foundation does not store complete card details, UPI PIN, net banking credentials, CVV, or other sensitive banking credentials on its website.
Payment gateways may collect and process payment information according to their own security standards and policies. Users are advised to verify payment amount, purpose, and official U2I payment link before making any payment.
5. Donations and Receipts
Where donations are accepted, donor information may be used for acknowledgement, communication, donor records, statutory compliance, accounting, and receipt generation. Tax benefit information, if any, will depend on valid approvals held by U2I Foundation at the time of donation.
6. Google Forms and Third-Party Tools
U2I Foundation may use Google Forms, Razorpay, email platforms, analytics tools, CRM systems, cloud tools, or other third-party services for communication, data collection, payment processing, and operational management.
These third-party services may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms. Users should review applicable third-party policies where relevant.
7. Data Sharing
U2I Foundation does not sell personal information. Information may be shared only where necessary with authorized team members, consultants, auditors, payment processors, legal/compliance advisors, technology service providers, or program partners for legitimate operational, legal, reporting, or program purposes.
8. Data Security
U2I Foundation uses reasonable administrative, technical, and operational safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure. However, no digital platform, email system, website, form, payment gateway, or storage mechanism can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Data Retention
Information may be retained as long as necessary for program administration, legal compliance, audit, accounting, reporting, dispute resolution, institutional records, and legitimate operational purposes.
10. User Responsibility
Users, applicants, NGOs, donors, and partners are responsible for ensuring that the information and documents they submit are accurate, lawful, authorized, and updated. U2I Foundation may not be responsible for consequences arising from false, incomplete, outdated, or unauthorized submissions.
11. Cookies and Analytics
The website may use basic cookies, analytics, or similar technologies to improve user experience, understand website performance, and enhance communication. Users may control cookie preferences through their browser settings.
12. External Links
The U2I website may include links to third-party websites, forms, payment gateways, or service providers. U2I Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party platforms.
13. Children’s Privacy
U2I Foundation’s website and payment pages are not intended for direct use by children without supervision. Any child-related program information, if collected from NGOs or partners, must be submitted lawfully and responsibly by authorized persons.
14. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the revised date.
15. Contact for Privacy Queries
For privacy-related questions, correction requests, or data-related concerns, contact U2I Foundation at:
- Email: unitetoimpact@gmail.com
- Address: Shed 2 Coworking, Beed Bypass Rd, opp. Vatan Textiles Ltd, MIDC, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra 431010
- Office Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST