Privacy Policy

Svatantra Voices Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of individuals who visit our online platform and use our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

Information We Collect

When you interact with our site, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to your name, contact details, and any information you share in communication or participation in our programs. We may also automatically collect certain technical data, such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior, to improve the functionality and user experience of our service.

Use of Personal Information

The personal data we collect is used solely for the purposes of delivering our services, including providing legal aid, advocacy, counseling, public awareness activities, policy research, community engagement, and education. We may also use this information to communicate with you regarding updates, events, or other information related to our mission. Personal data will never be used for commercial purposes or sold to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on your consent, the necessity to fulfill agreements or provide services you have requested, and to comply with our legal obligations. When required, we ensure explicit consent is obtained before processing sensitive data.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal information with third parties except where necessary to fulfill our services, comply with legal requirements, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Svatantra Voices Foundation, our users, or the public. When collaborating with trusted partners or service providers, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Once personal data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and related privacy laws, you have the right to access your personal data, request correction or deletion, restrict or object to processing, and request data portability. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via postal mail at the address provided below.

Data Security

We maintain appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. Access to your information is limited to authorized personnel who require it for legitimate purposes.

International Data Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area or India, we ensure that appropriate measures are in place to provide an adequate level of protection consistent with GDPR and applicable laws.

Cookies and Tracking

Our online platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytical data. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us by postal mail at:

By using our online platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described herein.