TARA Child Protection and Empowerment · Last updated: July 2026
TARA respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit www.taraindia.org, and describes your rights regarding your personal data.
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
This website is operated by TARA Child Protection and Empowerment, an initiative implemented in India by ONYVA Charitable Trust.
Indian Implementation Partner
ONYVA Charitable Trust
Registration No.: 1389 in Additional Book No. 4, Vol. No. 3338
FCRA Registration No.: 231661370
India
European Partner Organisation
CHAYA France
48 rue du Maréchal Foch
78000 Versailles, France
SIRET: 80042633000018
For any privacy-related request: tara@onyva.in
2. What Personal Data We Collect
When you interact with our website or contact us, we may collect: name and surname, email address, postal address, contact information, donation information, photographs or media provided voluntarily, and technical information such as IP address and browsing data.
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect and process personal data to manage donations and sponsorship programmes, respond to contact requests, send newsletters and updates, inform supporters about our child protection programmes, manage relationships with donors and partners, comply with legal and accounting obligations, improve the performance of our website, and manage potential disputes or legal claims.
Personal data is processed only when necessary and in accordance with applicable laws.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Personal data may be processed based on your consent, the performance of a contract (such as donations or sponsorship), our legitimate interests in operating and improving our NGO activities, or compliance with legal obligations.
For donors located in the European Union, processing may also be carried out in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
5. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including legal and accounting requirements. Donor data may be retained for legal accounting obligations; contact form messages for administrative follow-up; website analytics data for statistical analysis. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
6. Who May Receive Your Data
Your personal data may be shared with trusted service providers only when necessary, including donation platforms, banks and payment providers, website hosting providers, IT maintenance providers, communication or mailing services, printing or document management services, and legal or accounting advisors.
Our partner organisation ONYVA Charitable Trust in India may also access necessary donor data for the management of projects and regulatory compliance. All partners are required to respect confidentiality and data protection standards.
7. International Data Transfers
Because TARA operates internationally, your data may be transferred between Europe and India. Where required, such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
8. Cookies
When you visit our website, small data files called cookies may be stored on your device. Cookies help ensure proper functioning of the website, measure traffic and performance, improve user experience, and enable social media sharing features. Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal files. You may accept or refuse cookies by adjusting your browser settings.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Website operation and security | Up to 24 hours |
| Analytics | Traffic statistics and performance | Up to 24 months |
| Social sharing | Social media sharing (Facebook, X) | Up to 13 months |
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to access your personal data, rectify inaccurate information, request deletion of your data, restrict or object to processing, data portability, and withdraw consent at any time.
You may also lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, including the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (CNIL) if applicable.
To exercise your rights: tara@onyva.in
10. Public Recognition of Donors
With the consent of sponsors or donors, their name and surname may appear on our Partners or Sponsors page, or in newsletters announcing new sponsors. This recognition helps encourage support for child protection programmes. You may request removal of your name at any time.
11. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or organisational practices. The most recent version will always be available on this page.