GDPR Compliance
Your data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation
Our Commitment to GDPR
Dr. Rabinder Nath Foundation (DRNF) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data. Although we are primarily based in India, we respect the rights of all individuals, including those in the European Economic Area (EEA), and comply with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for any personal data we process.
Data Controller
For the purposes of GDPR, the data controller is:
Journalist Colony, Jubilee Hills
Hyderabad, Telangana 500033, India
Email: info@drnf.org
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for processing (e.g., newsletter subscriptions, volunteer registration)
- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our charitable activities (e.g., community outreach, program coordination)
- Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process data by law
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are in the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
File a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EEA.
Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, title
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Volunteer Data: Skills, availability, background information
- Donation Data: Donation history, preferences (we do not store payment card details)
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Contact inquiries: 3 years from last interaction
- Volunteer records: Duration of relationship plus 2 years
- Donation records: 7 years for tax compliance
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until unsubscribed
International Transfers
As we are based in India, your data may be transferred to and processed in India. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us:
Email: info@drnf.org
Subject Line: GDPR Request - [Your Request Type]
Response Time: We will respond within 30 days.
Updates to This Statement
We may update this GDPR compliance statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Last Updated: November 2025