Last updated: October 22, 2023
This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our Service and informs you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
We use your Personal Data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined under the following conditions, regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
– Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.
– Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for the election of directors or other managing authority.
– Company: (referred to as “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our”): Bharat Pratibha Sammaan Council, Delhi.
– Cookies: Small files placed on your device containing details of your browsing history on a website.
– Country: Delhi, India
– Device: Any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or digital tablet.
– Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
– Service: The Website (https://BharatPratibhaSammaan.org).
– Service Provider: Any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company.
– Third-party Social Media Service: Any website or social network website through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.
– Usage Data: Data collected automatically, generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself.
– Website: Bharat Pratibha Sammaan Council, accessible from https://BharatPratibhaSammaan.org
– You: The individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
- Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:
– Email address
– First name and last name
– Phone number
– Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
- Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. It may include information such as your Device’s Internet Protocol address, browser type and version, pages of our Service visited, time and date of your visit, time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
When you access the Service by or through a mobile device, we may collect additional information automatically, including the type of mobile device, unique device ID, IP address, mobile operating system, mobile browser type, and other diagnostic data.
- Information from Third-Party Social Media Services
We allow you to create an account and log in through Third-party Social Media Services, including Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you choose to register or grant us access through a Third-Party Social Media Service, we may collect Personal Data already associated with your account, such as your name, email address, activities, or contact list.
You may also have the option of sharing additional information with us through your Third-Party Social Media Service’s account.
- Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. These technologies include:
– Cookies or Browser Cookies
– Web Beacons
Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. We use both Session and Persistent Cookies for various purposes, including:
– Necessary / Essential Cookies
– Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies
– Functionality Cookies
Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and use your personal data for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: We collect information to ensure that our services function efficiently and are continually enhanced to meet your needs.
- To Manage Your Account and Access: Personal data is necessary to create and manage your account, allowing you to access various features of our services.
- To Fulfill Contracts and Legal Obligations: Your data is used to execute and manage contracts, as well as to comply with legal obligations.
- To Communicate with You: We use your data to send important notices, such as updates about our services, and to respond to your inquiries.
- To Personalize Your Experience: We collect data to tailor our services to your preferences, ensuring a more personalized experience.
- To Analyze and Improve Our Services: Usage data helps us analyze trends and improve our service offerings, ensuring that we deliver high-quality experiences.
- For Marketing Purposes: With your consent, we may use your data to inform you about special offers, news, and events related to our services.
- To Ensure Security: We collect information to protect against potential security threats and to ensure the integrity of our services.
- For Other Legitimate Business Purposes: Your data may also be used for additional purposes that are in line with the above, as well as for other legitimate business interests.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds, in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Consent: We process your personal data when you have provided your explicit consent. For example, when you sign up for newsletters, participate in surveys, or agree to the use of cookies, we rely on your consent to process your data for these specific purposes. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
- Contract Performance: We process your personal data to fulfill our contractual obligations to you. This includes processing data necessary to provide the services you have requested, managing your account, or processing payments.
- Legitimate Interests: We process your personal data when it is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that these interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms. Our legitimate interests include improving our services, personalizing your experience, ensuring the security of our services, and conducting business operations.
- Legal Obligations: In some cases, we are required to process your personal data to comply with legal obligations. This may include processing data in response to requests from law enforcement or regulatory authorities or to fulfill obligations related to tax, accounting, and other legal requirements.
- Vital Interests: We may process your personal data when it is necessary to protect your vital interests or those of another person. This could include situations where the processing is required for medical emergencies or other urgent situations.
- Public Interest: In certain circumstances, we may process your personal data when it is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us
Use of Your Personal Data
The Company may use Personal Data for the purposes outlined above, as well as:
– To manage your requests
– For business transfers
– For other purposes such as data analysis and improving our marketing strategies
Retention of Your Personal Data
We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your information may be transferred to and processed in computers located outside of your jurisdiction. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
Delete Your Personal Data
You have the right to delete or request that we assist in deleting the Personal Data we have collected about you. You may update, amend, or delete your information through your Account settings or by contacting us.
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
We may share your personal information in the following situations:
– With Service Providers
– For business transfers
– With Affiliates
– With business partners
– With other users (in public areas)
– With your consent
Types of Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your personal data with various third-party service providers to support the operation and improvement of our services. The types of third-party service providers we work with include:
- Analytics Providers:
We collaborate with analytics providers to help us understand how our services are being used and to improve the user experience. These providers may collect and analyze data about your interactions with our website, such as the pages you visit and the time you spend on them. - Payment Processors:
To process payments for the services or products you purchase from us, we use trusted payment processors. These processors handle your payment information securely and in compliance with applicable financial regulations. - Cloud Service Providers:
We use cloud service providers to store and manage the data that is collected through our services. These providers offer secure storage solutions and ensure that your data is available when needed. - Email and Communication Services:
We work with third-party email and communication services to manage our email campaigns, send you updates, and facilitate communication. These providers may have access to your contact information to deliver messages on our behalf. - Marketing and Advertising Partners:
To promote our services and reach a broader audience, we may share data with marketing and advertising partners. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver personalized advertisements based on your browsing history or preferences. - Customer Support Platforms:
We utilize customer support platforms to manage and respond to your inquiries and requests. These platforms may process your contact information and the details of your communications with us. - Social Media Platforms:
If you interact with our services through social media platforms, we may share certain data with these platforms, such as your social media profile information or content you have shared. This enables us to enhance your experience and provide integrated social media features. - Legal and Regulatory Authorities:
We may be required to share your personal data with legal and regulatory authorities to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, or protect our rights and the rights of others. - Security and Fraud Prevention Services:
To protect our services and users from security threats and fraud, we work with security and fraud prevention service providers. These providers help us detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents and fraudulent activities. - Business Partners:
We may share data with business partners who offer services or products that complement our offerings. These partners may provide you with additional services or products that align with your interests or needs.
Security of Your Personal Data
The security of your Personal Data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, but we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Regular Review
We conduct regular reviews and updates of this Privacy Policy to ensure it remains up-to-date and compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:
– By email: info@bharatpratibhasammaan.org
– By visiting this page on our website: https://BharatPratibhaSammaan.org
