Privacy Policy

Welcome to Sada Yuva Foundation. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, attend our workshops, or engage with our cybersecurity awareness programs.

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• •Name, email address, and phone number
• •Registration details for workshops and events
• •Professional information (organization, designation)
• •Feedback and survey responses
• •Payment and billing information for paid services

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• •IP address and browser type
• •Device information and operating system
• •Pages visited, time spent, and referring website
• •Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use the information we collect to:

• •Process registrations and manage event participation
• •Provide cybersecurity education and training services
• •Send important updates about our programs and initiatives
• •Improve our website functionality and user experience
• •Conduct research and analysis to enhance our services
• •Comply with legal obligations under Indian laws including IT Act 2000
• •Communicate about cybercrime prevention and digital safety awareness

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• •With service providers who assist in operating our website and delivering our services
• •With educational and government partners for collaborative cybersecurity initiatives
• •When required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• •To protect the rights, property, or safety of Sada Yuva Foundation, our users, or others
• •With your explicit consent for specific purposes

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• •Access, update, or correct your personal information
• •Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• •Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
• •Object to processing of your personal information
• •Request data portability where applicable

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve functionality. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

8. Children's Privacy

While we provide cybersecurity education for children through our programs, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and other educational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Compliance with Indian Laws

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, along with other applicable Indian data protection laws.