Privacy & Policy

Data We Collect

  • Personal data: Name, email, phone number, address, date of birth
  • Membership data: Family details, community affiliation, membership ID
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, cookies, device information
  • Event data: Registration details, attendance records, photographs (with consent)
  • Financial data: Payment information for donations and event registrations

Purpose and Legal Basis

We process your data for:

  • Managing community membership and member directory
  • Organizing events and sending communications
  • Processing donations and payments
  • Maintaining website functionality and security
  • Fulfilling legal obligations

Data processing is based on your consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate organizational interests.

Data Subject Rights

Under the DPDP Act 2023, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request data deletion (right to be forgotten)
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Nominate a person to exercise rights on your behalf in case of death or incapacity
  • Lodge complaints with the Data Protection Board of India

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Verified community members (member directory with your consent)
  • Service providers (payment processors, event management platforms)
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • Data Processors bound by confidentiality obligations

Data Security and Retention

We implement reasonable security practices including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits as required under Section 43A of the IT Act. Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for stated purposes or as required by law.

Breach Notification

In case of a data breach, we will notify the Data Protection Board of India and affected individuals within the timelines prescribed under DPDP Rules, 2025.

Children's Data

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years without verifiable parental consent as required under the DPDP Act.

Cookies

We use cookies for website functionality and analytics. You may disable cookies through browser settings, though this may affect website features.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy. Material changes will be communicated via email or website notification. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.