Last updated: January 2026
BhoomiTech Heritage and Development Foundation (“BhoomiTech”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://bhoomitechfoundation.org (the “Website”).
By using our Website and submitting information through our forms, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information from you in the following ways:
a) Personal Information
When you voluntarily submit information through forms on our Website (such as contact forms, registration forms, workshop participation forms, donation or inquiry forms), we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organization or affiliation (if provided)
- Location or address (if provided)
- Any other information you choose to share in form fields or messages
b) Automatically Collected Information
When you access the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Website
- Referring website URLs
This data is used only for analytical and security purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes including but not limited to:
- Responding to your inquiries and communications
- Managing registrations for events, workshops, trainings, and cultural programs
- Processing and acknowledging donations, grants, or financial contributions
- Issuing donation receipts and maintaining statutory records
- Managing newsletter subscriptions and sending updates about our activities, initiatives, reports, and opportunities
- Improving our Website content, functionality, and user experience
- Maintaining internal records and administrative purposes
- Ensuring the security and integrity of our Website
- Complying with legal, regulatory, and accounting obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (India – DPDP Act, 2023)
We process personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and other applicable laws. The lawful bases for processing include:
- Consent: When you voluntarily submit personal data through forms, registrations, donations, or newsletter sign-ups
- Legitimate Use: For activities reasonably necessary to operate as a non-profit organization, including communication and record-keeping
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws, taxation, reporting, and regulatory requirements
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us, subject to legal or operational requirements.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze Website traffic. Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With trusted service providers (such as website hosting, email services, or analytics tools) strictly for operational purposes
- If required by law, legal process, or government request
- To protect the rights, safety, and property of BhoomiTech, our users, or others
All third-party service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:
- Event and workshop data: retained for reporting and follow-up purposes
- Donation-related data: retained as required under applicable financial and taxation laws
- Newsletter subscription data: retained until you unsubscribe
Data is securely deleted or anonymized once it is no longer required, unless a longer retention period is mandated by law.
8. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act, 2023
As a data principal under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:
- Access information about the personal data we process
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Request erasure of personal data that is no longer necessary
- Withdraw consent for future data processing
- Grievance redressal regarding data processing practices
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond within a reasonable time in accordance with applicable law.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
10. External Links
Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those websites.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
BhoomiTech Heritage and Development Foundation
House No. 47, West Bylane – 12
Rajgarh Road, Guwahati, Assam, INDIA
📧 Email: bhoomitechfoundation@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +91 8471939251
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable Indian data protection principles and general international privacy standards.
