Building a Heart Healthy World – HDFW Heart Disease Free World Foundation is registered & approved Section-8 NGO from Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India.

HDFW – Heart Disease Free World Foundation
Effective Date: 22 December, 2025

At HDFW – Heart Disease Free World Foundation, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with our website.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Contact Information
Name, email address, phone number, and postal address submitted through forms, registrations, or contact pages.

b) Donation & Payment Information
Transaction-related details such as donation amount, date, and payment method.
πŸ‘‰ Note: Donations are voluntary and non-refundable.
We do not store card or banking details; all payments are processed securely via third-party payment gateways.

c) Usage Data
IP address, browser type, device details, pages visited, and time spent on the website, collected through analytics tools.

d) Voluntary Information
Any additional information you choose to provide via emails, surveys, or forms.


2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries and provide assistance

  • To process donations and generate acknowledgements or receipts

  • To share updates about programs, campaigns, or events (only if you opt in)

  • To improve website performance and user experience

  • To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations


3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Your data may be shared only with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (payment gateways, email or IT services) strictly for operational purposes

  • Government or law-enforcement authorities, if required by law


4. Data Security

We employ appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please note that no online transmission method is completely secure.


5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your information

  • Withdraw consent for communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
πŸ“§ info@hdfw.org


6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior and enhance user experience. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.


7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. HDFW – Heart Disease Free World Foundation is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.


8. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.


9. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact:

HDFW – Heart Disease Free World Foundation
πŸ“§ Email: info@hdfw.org
🌐 Website: www.hdfw.org
πŸ“ž Phone: +91 9464994909
🏒 Registered Office: Ludhiana, Punjab, India