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AkmeWorld Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing technology that benefits humanity. The foundation focuses on three primary areas: Education, Research, and Charity. Its mission is to drive sustainable social development and create lasting change through multi-sectoral efforts across India.

AkmeWorld Foundation is registered as a Section 8 organization under The Indian Companies Act, 2013, emphasizing its commitment to non-profit goals and public service.

AkmeWorld Foundation operates its official website (www.akmeworld.foundation) to provide details on its various projects and collect donations across a wide range of focus areas. This platform acts as a key tool in engaging supporters and raising awareness about the foundation’s work.

This document outlines AkmeWorld Foundation’s approach to data protection and privacy as it relates to its website (www.akmeworld.foundation) (referred to as the “Privacy Policy”). The Privacy Policy ensures compliance with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules 2011 (“SPDI Rules”).

Through this Privacy Policy, AkmeWorld Foundation seeks to inform users (“You,” “Your,” and/or “User”) about the types of personal information collected, and how it is used, processed, stored, shared, disclosed, or transferred.

By using the website and related services, users agree to the data practices set out in this Privacy Policy, including the collection, use, and storage of their personal information. Consent is explicitly required for the processing of personal data.

The Privacy Policy outlines the specific types of information collected from users and the reasons for its collection. It details how AkmeWorld Foundation collects, uses, discloses, transfers, and stores user data, helping users make informed decisions about sharing personal information.

By engaging with the website, subscribing to newsletters, or filling out forms, users consent to the collection and processing of personal data as described in the policy. Users who disagree with the terms may opt to navigate the website in a limited capacity without providing personal information.

It’s important to note that the Privacy Policy does not extend to websites maintained or operated by third parties that AkmeWorld Foundation may partner with or link to on its website. Users should review the privacy policies of these third-party websites before sharing personal data, as AkmeWorld Foundation is not responsible for information submitted on external sites.

Collection of Personal Information

We gather various types of personal information from our Users, as explained below.
We may use this information, among other things, to personalize and improve our Website, allow our Users to register for newsletters, updates on our work through emails, send e-invites to events (online/offline) curated by the AkmeWorld Foundation and its partners, provide access to information relating to our projects and initiatives, analyze how Users utilize our Website, or as otherwise specifically set forth in this Privacy Policy.

Data Accuracy and Sharing

We will take reasonable steps to accurately record the personal information that You provide to Us and any subsequent updates. We may share, disclose, and/or transfer certain types of information collected with other AkmeWorld Foundation entities and/or third parties.

Types of Personal Information Collected

Information Provided by You

We shall receive, store, and process the personal information You knowingly and willingly provide to Us. We may collect information such as Name, Email ID, Country, State, City, Occupation, etc., from Users who are visitors on the Website, interested in navigating the Website and/or downloading reports/films and other knowledge assets from the Website. In our User registration form and other forms available on the Website, we indicate which fields are mandatory and which are optional. You always have the option to not provide information; however, by choosing the option of not providing information for some fields, You may not be able to register on our Website and/or obtain access to the respective activity/function for which the said form was required to be filled. We may use the fact that you have contributed to or inquired about a certain initiative or project, for instance, to send You communication such as newsletters, event invites, etc., for AkmeWorld Foundation that promotes the initiatives/related initiatives and information.

Information and Technical Data Collected Automatically

When You visit the Website, our web server may automatically record details about Your visit, such as Your IP address, location, internet service provider, network carrier (in case of access from a cellular device), portal usage details, pages viewed, duration of Your visit, URL, cookies, etc.

You acknowledge and agree that if You provide any information that is untrue,
inaccurate, not current or incomplete (or becomes untrue, inaccurate, not current or
incomplete over a period of time), or We have reasonable grounds to suspect that such
information is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, we may not be able to
provide You with continued access to our Website. Your information collected and access
to our Website is subject to other terms mentioned on our Website, and you are advised
to read the same carefully in conjunction with this Privacy Policy.

We, or our third-party service providers, may use cookies to collect and store information regarding Your use of Our Website. This information is collected automatically when You navigate Our Website. A cookie is a small text file stored on Your computer that enables Us to recognize You, such as recognizing You as a registered User, remembering projects You viewed previously, and identifying Your content preferences. Cookies help Us store Your preferences and settings, enhance Your experience by delivering content and advertising specific to Your interests, perform research and analytics, track Your use of Our Website, and assist with security and administrative functions. Additionally, cookies monitor Your navigation and search patterns on Our Website.

Users have the option to accept or disable cookies at any time through their browsers. However, disabling cookies may affect the proper functioning of Our Website in their browsers.

We collect Your information to operate, provide, develop, and improve the initiatives available on Our Website. This includes providing functionality, analyzing performance, fixing errors, and improving the usability, effectiveness, reach, and content of Our Website. Additionally, Your information may be collected for analysis through technology tools, such as Google Analytics, to enhance outreach for our projects, updates, and communication.

We may utilize automatically collected technical data in an aggregated format to better understand how Our Website is being used. This aggregated data may be shared with advertisers, sponsors, investors, strategic partners, and other third-party vendors to help grow Our Website and support the expansion of our projects and initiatives.

Your information may be used to send newsletters, promotional content, confirmations, updates, and other information that facilitates Your use of and our administration of Our services. Additionally, this information will be used for any other purpose that is communicated to You at the time of collection.

We may use Your information to analyze how the Website is being used, improve its content and accessibility, and customize the layout and services to better meet Your needs. This enables us to provide You with a smooth, efficient, safe, and personalized experience while using Our Website.

We may use Your information to communicate with You about Your access to and use of the Website through various channels (e.g., phone, email, WhatsApp, etc.).

We will not share the personal data we have collected from You, except as described below:

We may share and/or transfer Your personal information with our other corporate entities or trusts that are part of the AkmeWorld Foundation, as well as other AkmeWorld Companies. This may include their employees, subcontractors, service providers, directors, officers, affiliates, data analytics providers, and agents.

We may disclose Your information to external law enforcement, regulatory authorities, or government agencies, as applicable.

In certain instances, it may be necessary to disclose Your personal information to provide You access to Our Website, comply with legal obligations, facilitate marketing and advertising activities, or to prevent, detect, mitigate, and investigate fraudulent or illegal activities. In such cases, We are not obligated to notify You or obtain Your consent for such disclosures, sharing, or transfers.

We may disclose Your personal information if required by law or in good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to respond to legal processes, including summons, court orders, or other legal requests. This may include disclosures to law enforcement authorities, Government agencies, courts, dispute resolution bodies, regulators, auditors, or any appointed party tasked with investigations or audits of our activities. Disclosures may also be made to protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Our Users or the general public. In these cases, We are not obligated to notify You or obtain Your consent.

We may share Your information with external service providers that assist Us with various tasks, such as sending emails, newsletters, and push notifications on Our behalf. These third-party agencies will only be granted access to Your information on a need-to-know basis to perform their services.

If we share and/or transfer Your personal data to third parties for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy, we will use our best efforts to implement appropriate controls and safeguards to ensure that Your personal information is protected. We ensure that it is processed only for specified and reasonable purposes in a fair and transparent manner, and that it is stored for no longer than necessary.

You explicitly consent to providing and processing (inducing necessary disclosure and/
or transfer) of Your personal information, as described in this Privacy Policy once You
register with the Website, opt in to receive newsletter, and /or raise enquiry and/or
express interest by filling various forms on the Website.

You can always choose not to disclose information to Us. However, please be aware that certain information may be necessary for You to register with Us or to take full advantage of the features offered on Our Website. If You decide not to provide the required information, Your ability to use Our Website and services may be limited.

You have the right to request to unsubscribe from newsletters and/or deactivate Your account. Once Your account is deactivated, Your personal information will no longer be collected, processed, disclosed, or transferred to a third party. However, any personal information collected by Us before unsubscribing and/or deactivation will be maintained for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the original purpose for which it was collected or for the period of time required under applicable law.

You have the right to withdraw Your consent for the collection, use, or processing of any or all of Your information at any time. However, this may affect Your user experience on Our Website. To withdraw Your consent, You can contact Us at hello@akmeworld.foundation. Upon receiving a written request from You, We will discontinue processing Your information. Please note that We retain the right to keep and process any information collected before the consent withdrawal, and We will not be held liable for processing any information collected prior to Your withdrawal request.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate physical, access control, technical and managerial safeguards are put in place to protect Your information from unauthorized access, alteration, transmission, and/or deletion. Our data collection, handling and processing practices are continually reviewed to ensure compliance with the applicable data protection and privacy laws and regulations in India. We agree that We will not sell or rent Your information to third parties for their marketing purposes. From time to time, We may reveal general statistical information about our Website and visitors, such as number of visitors, most popular initiative/event on the Website, etc. Only those of our employees and / or third party partner’s employees, who need access to Your information in order to perform their duties as mentioned in the purpose section of this Privacy Policy, are allowed such access. We assume no liability or responsibility for disclosure of Your information due to errors in transmission, unauthorized third-party access, or other causes beyond Our control.

 We will retain Your information and any data only for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by Indian law.

The terms of this Privacy Policy shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute regarding or arising out of this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

This Donor information notice supplements our Privacy Policy in connection with donors. If you donate to AkmeWorld Foundation and do not donate anonymously, we obtain information such as your name, email address, and mailing address. If you donate using our online form, our payment processor will also collect your credit or debit card number or other payment information. Please note that information collected by these payment processors is subject to their own privacy policy. We may use donor information to communicate with you about your contribution and to send fundraising updates and information regarding the advancement of our mission. We do not disclose personally identifiable donor information except with your consent or as required by law. If you have registered for an account with us, then you may update your preferences in your account settings to opt out of donor emails. If you do not have an account with us, then you may opt out by clicking the unsubscribe link on the donor email message or responding back to the email asking to be removed. Please note that if you have previously unsubscribed but subsequently donate (or attend a donor event), then we may send you follow up communications regarding your support of our mission.

For the purpose of grievance redressal or in the event you have any questions regarding our privacy practices or this Privacy Policy, the name and contact details of our Grievance Officer are provided below:

 

Postal Address:
Evershine Mall- Mindspace, G-46(Upper Level)
Malad (West), Mumbai 400 064, India
+91 – 22 – 4515 1956
Email: hello@akmeworld.foundation