Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

In this Privacy Policy, "we," "our," and "us" refer to AA Sanatanam Foundation. This policy applies to your use of our website at arjunassociates.com and to information collected through your interactions with us using the website.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to read this Privacy Policy. Where consent is required by applicable law, we will obtain it before processing your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following categories of information.

2.1 Personal Information

When you contact us, submit an inquiry, or register for an activity, we may collect information such as:

• Full name.
• Email address.
• Phone number.
• Postal address, if required.
• Information you provide through contact forms or messages.
• Details relating to your inquiries, requests, or participation in our activities.

2.2 Technical and Usage Information

Certain information may be collected automatically by our website, hosting provider, or services we use. This may include:

• IP address.
• Browser type and version.
• Device type and operating system.
• Pages visited and time spent on the website.
• Date and time of access.
• Referring website or webpage.
• Website performance and security information.

2.3 Information You Choose to Provide

Any information you voluntarily provide through forms, emails, or other communication channels may be used to respond to your request or provide the service you have requested. Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for the relevant purpose.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your questions, messages, and inquiries.
• To provide information about our organization, activities, programs, and services.
• To communicate with you regarding requests or registrations.
• To manage participation in activities or events, where applicable.
• To maintain, operate, and improve our website.
• To monitor website performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
• To protect our website, users, and organization against fraud, misuse, and unauthorized access.
• To comply with applicable laws and lawful requests.
• For other purposes disclosed when your information is collected and permitted by applicable law.

We will not use your personal information for unrelated purposes without an appropriate legal basis.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, we may process personal information when:

• You have provided valid consent.
• Processing is necessary to respond to your request or provide a service you have requested.
• Processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
• Processing is otherwise permitted under applicable law.

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent subject to applicable legal requirements. Withdrawal does not affect processing lawfully carried out before the withdrawal.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, remember preferences, improve performance, and understand how visitors use the website.

Depending on the services enabled, these may include:

• Essential cookies: Support website functionality and security.
• Preference cookies: Remember settings or preferences.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand website traffic and usage patterns, where analytics services are enabled.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features. Where required by applicable law, we will obtain consent before using non-essential cookies or similar tracking technologies.

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We respect the confidentiality of your personal information and do not sell your personal information as part of our ordinary operations. We may share information in the following circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We may share relevant information with trusted service providers that help us operate our website or deliver requested services, including website hosting, technical support, email, and analytics providers, where applicable.

6.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when necessary to comply with applicable law, a court order, a lawful government request, or another legally binding obligation.

6.3 Protection of Rights and Security

We may disclose information when necessary to investigate suspected fraud, address security incidents, protect individuals, or safeguard our website and organization against unlawful activity.

6.4 Organizational Changes

If our organization undergoes a restructuring, merger, transfer, or similar change, information may be transferred where permitted by applicable law and subject to appropriate safeguards.

7. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. These third parties operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.

We do not control their websites or their handling of personal information. We encourage you to review the relevant privacy policies before sharing information with third parties.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, provide requested services, resolve inquiries, maintain appropriate records, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the purpose of processing, and applicable legal requirements. When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or otherwise dispose of it securely, subject to applicable retention obligations.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse. These measures may include access controls, website security measures, software updates, and secure hosting practices.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure. Although we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request information about personal data we process about you.
• Request access to your personal information.
• Request correction or updating of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of personal information where legally permissible.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Raise concerns or submit a complaint regarding the handling of your personal information.
• Exercise other rights available under applicable data protection laws.

To exercise an applicable right, please contact us using the details provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. Some requests may be subject to legal exceptions.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not specifically directed at children for the collection of personal information. We do not knowingly collect children's personal information in circumstances where doing so would violate applicable law.

Where our activities involve children, any collection or processing of their personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements, including parental or guardian consent requirements where relevant.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us inappropriately, please contact us so we can review the matter and take appropriate action.

12. International Data Processing

Some of our website hosting providers or third-party service providers may process or store information on servers located outside your state or country. Where personal information is transferred across borders, we will take the steps required by applicable law and implement appropriate safeguards where necessary.

13. Privacy and Data Protection Laws

We aim to handle personal information in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws in India, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and the rules and provisions applicable to the relevant processing activities.

Our handling of personal information will be subject to applicable legal requirements concerning consent, security safeguards, individual rights, and the retention or deletion of personal data, as relevant.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to limit any rights available to you under applicable law.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, activities, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Where required by applicable law, we will provide notice of significant changes or obtain additional consent before implementing changes that require it.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact Arjun Associates.

Please include sufficient information in your message for us to understand and respond to your request. We will make reasonable efforts to address privacy-related inquiries in accordance with applicable law.