1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy statement covers the information that is gathered by Living Dwij Organisation via the use of www.livingdwij.org (the website of our “Organisation”), social media and other sources.

Our organisation is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This policy on privacy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information that users give us. By using our resources including website, you consent to our collecting and using your personal information as outlined in this policy. We will use your personal data in compliance with the data protection and privacy rules and regulations in effect. This policy provides protection to all users with regard to the use and processing of their personal data.

When it comes to your personal information, we follow all privacy and data protection laws to the letter. We provide protection to all users with regard to the processing and profiling of your personal data.

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information in the form of demographic details or when you voluntarily give that to us through our website, like when you fill out a form or sign up for our newsletter etc. We may also collect information about your browsing behaviour on our website, such as the pages you visited and the time spent on our site.

We do not collect sensitive data about you, including information about your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical views, sex life, sexual orientation, views on politics, trade union membership, health, genetic, and biometric data. Also, we do not collect criminal records.

We gather personal data by law or contract.

We shall only use your personal data for the purpose for which it was gathered or a substantially comparable purpose if required. Email info@livingdwij.org for details. We’ll notify you if we use your data for any other purpose and explain the legal basis.

3. Methods of Collecting Your Data

Data is collected whenever you:

• • Contact us offline, for example via telephone, fax, SMS, mail-post, or personal details required for the visitor register at the Dwij
  • Collect through online forms and sign up for any specific programmes on our website, or events, enrolment in DUDES, join as a volunteer in our Sankalp projects, participate in Dwij activities, workshops, training sessions, donations for our charity projects, and joining our WhatsApp group – the Dwij Family or through other such methods.

4. Use of Personal Information

We use personal information to provide you with the products, programs, events, newsletter, services, and information that you request from us, and also to communicate with you about us, such as through newsletters or offers. Additionally, we may use your information to improve our website, analyse trends, and administer our site.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may give your personal information to third-party service providers who help us give you our products and services, such as website hosting and email marketing services. We may also share your information to meet legal requirements, like responding to a court order or a request from a government.

6. Protection of Personal Information

Once we acquire your data, we take all reasonable measures to protect your data ensuring the security, integrity and privacy of your personal information. It stays with us securely. We take reasonable steps to keep your personal information from being accessed, used, or shared with others. However, we cannot guarantee the complete security of your personal data shared on the Internet due to limitations caused by the technicalities of online media. You do so at your own risk.

7. Retention of Personal Information

Your personal information will be kept for as long as necessary to meet the purposes for which it was gathered and to comply with our legal obligations.

8. How Will We Use Your Data? 

As a user, you obtain the right to access, the right to rectification, the right to remove, the right to restrict processing, the right to object to processing, and the right to data portability.

9. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

Cookies and other tracking technologies are used on our website to make your browsing experience better and to personalise content. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not liable for the content or privacy policies of these third-party websites. We recommend you review their privacy policy before providing the data, as we do not have control over them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of the third party.

11. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We retain the right to amend our privacy policy at any time. Any changes to the policy will be posted on our website, and you should review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us:

If you have any inquiries or concerns regarding our privacy policies or the website, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@livingdwij.org