Privacy Policy
Samvaad Rights Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our site and use this service. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information gathered through our online platform. By using our site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide through our online platform. This information may include:
Information you provide directly to us: We collect information when you interact with our site, such as when you register for an event, subscribe to a newsletter, make a donation, request legal assistance, or contact us through forms or other means. This may include your name, contact details, and any other information you choose to provide related to your inquiry or interaction.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity. This includes technical information, such as your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and information about your visit, such as the pages you view, the time spent on those pages, and the website you came from. This information is typically collected through cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, based on appropriate legal grounds, including:
To provide and maintain our services: Using information to operate and improve our online platform, process your requests, and provide the services you access.
To communicate with you: Responding to your inquiries, sending you updates, newsletters, or information about our activities if you have subscribed or requested such communications.
For advocacy and programmatic purposes: Using information to support our work in media rights, human rights education, advocacy, and providing support, while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
For internal operations: Analyzing site usage, monitoring the effectiveness of our content, and ensuring the security of our services.
To process donations: Managing and processing financial contributions made through our site, complying with legal requirements related to donations.
For legal compliance: Meeting our legal and regulatory obligations.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on several legal grounds as permitted by applicable data protection laws, including:
Your consent: Where you have given us clear consent for processing your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter).
Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms (e.g., improving our services, site security, communications about our work that may interest you).
Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
Performance of a contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
With service providers: We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and payment processing. These service providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
For legal reasons: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, in response to a legal process, to protect our rights or property, or in connection with an investigation of suspected illegal activity.
With your consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
The right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
The right to rectification: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
The right to erasure: Request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
The right to restrict processing: Request that we limit the way we use your personal data.
The right to object to processing: Object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
The right to data portability: Request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
The right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we process your personal data based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and for other operational purposes. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us by postal mail at:
Samvaad Rights Foundation
18 Barakhamba Road, 3rd Floor
New Delhi, Delhi, 110001
India