Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website dakshhande.site ("Website"), operated by Daksh Hande. By using this Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

   By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as any additional guidelines or rules posted on the Website.

2. Intellectual Property

   All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, images, logos, designs, and code, is the exclusive property of Daksh Hande or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without prior written consent.

3. User Conduct

   You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use of the Website. Prohibited actions include, but are not limited to, hacking, transmitting malicious code, or engaging in activities that could damage Daksh Hande’s reputation.

4. Donation Policy

   Donations made through the Website are voluntary contributions to support Daksh Hande’s future philanthropic initiatives, as outlined on the Donate page. All donations are non-refundable, and funds will be securely held until initiatives launch in 2027.

5. Third-Party Links

   The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as payment processors. Daksh Hande is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. You access them at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

   The Website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Daksh Hande shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website or reliance on its content.

7. Changes to Terms

   Daksh Hande reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Governing Law

   These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Pune, India.

Daksh Hande is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit dakshhande.site or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

   We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment details, when you submit forms (e.g., contact or donation forms). We do not collect personal data automatically unless you interact with our services.

   We may also collect non-personal data, such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited, to improve Website functionality and user experience.

2. Use of Information

   Your personal information is used for the following purposes:

   • Responding to your inquiries or messages submitted via the Contact page.
   • Processing donations and issuing receipts through secure third-party payment processors.
   • Sending updates about Daksh Hande’s philanthropic initiatives (with your consent).
   • Analyzing Website usage to enhance content and performance.

   We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except as required to provide services (e.g., payment processing) or as mandated by law.

3. Data Protection

   We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your personal information. However, no method of internet transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Third-Party Services

   Donations are processed through Razorpay, a secure payment platform. Razorpay’s privacy policy governs the handling of your payment information. We encourage you to review their Privacy Policy before making a donation.

   The Website may also use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect anonymized data about user behavior. These tools have their own privacy policies.

5. Cookies

   We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, such as remembering your preferences or analyzing Website traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect certain Website features.

   Types of cookies we may use:

   • Essential Cookies: Necessary for Website functionality.
   • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Website.
   • Preference Cookies: Store your settings for a better user experience.

6. Your Rights

   You have the right to:

   • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
   • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
   • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
   • Opt out of receiving communications by contacting us or using unsubscribe links.

   To exercise these rights, please contact us via the Contact page.

7. Children’s Privacy

   This Website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

   We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.