Council for Women’s Empowerment & Development (CWED)
Effective Date: 20 November 2025
The Council for Women’s Empowerment & Development (CWED) is committed to protecting the personal information of all donors, members, participants, website visitors, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, use, and protect your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
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Name
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Email address
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Mobile number
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Address
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Gender
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Date of Birth
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Identification details (if required for verification)
Payment Information
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UPI reference numbers
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Bank account details (if submitted in forms)
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Transaction IDs
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Payment confirmations
CWED does not store full debit/credit card numbers or CVV details. These are securely processed by payment gateways like Razorpay.
Technical Information
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Cookies and tracking data
2. Use of Information
Your information may be used for:
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Processing registrations, donations, certificates, or membership requests
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Providing access to services and online resources
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Verifying identity and preventing fraud
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Communication via SMS, WhatsApp, email, or phone
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Maintaining records as per government and audit requirements
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Improving website security and user experience
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
3. Data Sharing
CWED may share information only in these circumstances:
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With legal authorities if required by law
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With authorized service providers (e.g., payment platforms, courier services)
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For verification, audits, or government compliance
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With consent from the user
No personal information is shared for marketing unless you have opted in.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:
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Encrypted payment processing
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Restricted database access
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Regular monitoring of system security
However, CWED cannot guarantee absolute protection against cyber threats beyond reasonable control.
5. Cookies & Website Tracking
CWED may use cookies and analytics tools to:
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Improve user experience
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Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
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Personalize content and interactions
Users may disable cookies from their browser, but some features may not work properly afterward.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to external websites or payment gateways.
CWED is not responsible for the privacy policies of third-party sites.
We recommend reviewing their policies before sharing any information.
7. Data Retention
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Personal data is stored only as long as needed for legal, accounting, donor, or program requirements.
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Users may request deletion of data where permissible by law.
8. User Rights
You may contact CWED to:
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of personal information (where allowed)
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Request clarification on data usage
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Opt out of non-essential communications
9. Payment Gateway Compliance
All online transactions follow the security standards of authorized gateways such as Razorpay, including:
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SSL encryption
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Secure token-based transactions
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PCI-DSS compliance
CWED does not store sensitive card authentication data.
10. Changes to the Policy
CWED may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updated policies will be posted on the official website without prior notice.
11. Contact Information
For privacy or data-related concerns, contact:
Council for Women’s Empowerment & Development (CWED)
Email: info@cwed.org.in
Phone: 9407395620
Last Updated: 20 November 2025