Privacy Policy

At The Green Pillar Foundation (“TGP”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit www.thegreenpillar.com, sign up for our programs, or engage with our services.

By using our website or participating in any TGP activity, you agree to the terms in this policy.

1. What We Collect

We collect two types of information:

Personal Information

When you fill out forms or register for our programs, we may collect:

Name, email, phone number
Age or date of birth
School/organization name
Location (city/state)
Testimonials or images (with consent)

Non-Personal Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

IP address, browser type, device info
Website usage and page activity
Traffic and performance metrics (via cookies)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Register you for programs, workshops, or events
Send newsletters, updates, and resources
Improve our website and offerings
Share climate action stories (only with your permission)
Issue certificates and acknowledgments

We do not sell your data. Ever.

3. Consent & Control

You are in charge of your information. At any time, you can:

Update or correct your data
Opt out of emails
Ask us to delete your data
Withdraw your consent

Just email us at communications@thegreenpillar.com for any data-related requests.

4. Youth and Children’s Privacy

We take extra care when collecting data from children or minors:

For users 3-18 yrs, we require parent/guardian consent
We limit data collection to what’s necessary
Photos/testimonials from minors are only shared with written consent

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and tools like Google Analytics to:

Understand how our site is used
Improve speed and experience
Customize content

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

6. How We Protect Your Data

We use encryption, secure servers, and trusted third-party platforms to keep your data safe. Only authorized team members can access your information.

7. Data Sharing

We only share your data:

With your permission
To deliver services (e.g., event partners or platforms)
If required by law

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to Instagram, YouTube, partner pages, or payment gateways. Their privacy practices may differ, we recommend reviewing their policies before sharing information.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be on this page with a revised date. Continued use of our site means you agree to the new terms.

10. Contact Us

Have questions or want to manage your data?
Reach out to us at:

The Green Pillar
📧 Email: communications@thegreenpillar.com
📞 Phone: +91 96300 02269
🌐 Website: www.thegreenpillar.com
📍 Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India