Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how DAKSHTAA (Dedicated Academicians Knowledge Society Harnessing Teacher Aptitude Adroitness) (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit or interact with our website and related pages (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Inquiry details: name, contact number, and the message you submit through our contact or inquiry forms.
• Program-related information you voluntarily share (such as your role as teacher/principal/student, program preferences, and availability).
• Donation details: when you choose to donate, you may provide donor information and transaction details as required for acknowledgements or record keeping. Payments are processed by third‑party payment processors; we do not store full card or bank details on our servers.
• Communications: messages, attachments, or feedback you send us by email or through the website.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device and log data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, language preferences, referring pages, and the date and time of your visit.
• Usage data: pages/screens visited, features used, clicks, session duration.
• Approximate location derived from IP address (for security, fraud prevention, and basic analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information

• Respond to your inquiries, requests, and messages.
• Facilitate program participation, registrations, communications, and administration where applicable.
• Process donations and issue acknowledgements/receipts via third‑party payment processors.
• Operate, maintain, and improve our website, content, and user experience.
• Send important updates related to your inquiry, a program, or a donation (for example, confirmations or follow-ups).
• Protect the security and integrity of our Services, prevent misuse, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

Where required by applicable law, we process personal data on the basis of: (a) legitimate interests (such as responding to inquiries, improving the website, and preventing fraud), (b) compliance with legal obligations, and (c) your consent where required.

4. Sharing and Disclosure

• Service Providers: We share information with vendors who help us operate (for example: website hosting, analytics, and payment processing). These vendors are permitted to use your information only to provide services to us.
• Legal and Safety: We may disclose information to comply with laws, respond to lawful requests, protect our rights, users, or the public, and prevent fraud or abuse.
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring, information may be transferred subject to this policy.

5. Third‑Party Services

We integrate with selected third‑party services to enable core functionality. These providers process data under their own privacy policies and terms:

• Payments: third‑party payment gateways/processors used to process donations. We do not store full card or bank details.
• Analytics: analytics tools may be used to understand website traffic and improve performance.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and improve user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact certain features of the site.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide the Services, respond to inquiries, maintain required records (including donation-related records where applicable), comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our terms. We delete or anonymize data when it is no longer needed.

8. Your Rights and Choices

• Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.
• Opt out of non-essential cookies through browser settings (where supported).
• Contact us to exercise applicable privacy rights under Indian law and other applicable regulations.

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including encryption in transit, access controls, and security monitoring. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 (or the age defined by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the website and updating the “Effective Date.”

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

DAKSHTAA
25 P.C. Banerjee Road, Allenganj (In front of Women’s Hostel), Prayagraj-211002
Phone: +91-9519410526
Email: dakshtaa21@gmail.com

Data Deletion Requests

To request deletion of personal information you have shared with us (for example, via contact forms or email), please email dakshtaa21@gmail.com. We may need to retain certain records for legal or regulatory reasons.