Anusandhaan

1. Introduction

Anusandhaan Strategic Policy Institute (“Anusandhaan,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and the integrity of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information, in accordance with global data protection standards including:

  • The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • India’s Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP)
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable
  • Best practices under global nonprofit and think tank data ethics

By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. SCOPE OF POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Visitors of our website (www.anusandhaan.org)
  • Individuals subscribing to our newsletters, publications, and event updates
  • Donors, partners, researchers, and fellowship applicants
  • Media personnel and institutional collaborators

3. Information We Collect

  1. Information You Provide to Us:
  • Name, email address, phone number, organization, designation
  • Content of messages, partnership inquiries, survey responses
  • Uploaded documents and forms (e.g. CVs, applications)
  1. Automatically Collected Data:
  • IP address, browser type, device information
  • Referrer URL, pages visited, session data
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8)
  1. Special Categories of Data: We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless required for program-specific purposes (e.g., diversity metrics for fellowships). Such data is collected with explicit consent.

4. How We Use Your Information

  • To respond to your queries and partnership proposals
  • To process applications and fellowship registrations
  • To communicate updates, insights, and publications (with your consent)
  • To improve our services, user experience, and content strategy
  • To comply with legal obligations and ethical governance standards

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & DPDP Compliance)

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Your explicit consent (opt-in forms)
  • Legitimate interest in furthering our public purpose and improving our outreach
  • Contractual necessity (e.g., fellowship or partner agreements)
  • Legal compliance with data protection and financial laws

6. Information Sharing & Third-Party Access

We do not sell, rent, or commercially share your personal information.

We may share limited data with trusted third parties strictly for:

  • Email delivery and CRM (e.g., Mailchimp, Brevo)
  • Event management (e.g., Zoom, Eventbrite)
  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled)
  • Cloud storage and data security providers

All third-party vendors are GDPR and DPDP compliant and operate under binding data processing agreements.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • For the purposes stated above
  • To comply with legal, financial, or audit obligations
  • To maintain a historical archive of institutional activities

You may request deletion at any time (see Section 10).

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies for:

  • Functional session management
  • Visitor analytics (Google Analytics, privacy-friendly configuration)
  • User experience optimization

We offer cookie consent controls to all users (EU GDPR compliant). You may disable cookies via your browser settings at any time.

9. Data Security Measures

  • Encrypted storage of all personal data
  • SSL-secured website and email servers
  • Regular vulnerability assessments and role-based access controls
  • Staff training on data protection and cyber hygiene

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Correct or update your information
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • File a complaint with the appropriate Data Protection Authority

To exercise your rights, email: [email protected]

11. Cross-Border Data Transfers

If data is transferred across national borders (e.g., via our email or storage partners), we ensure it is protected under equivalent legal safeguards (standard contractual clauses or adequacy mechanisms).

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to research partners, event tools, or publications hosted on external platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies independently.

13. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us for immediate deletion.

14. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The revision date will always be posted at the top. Substantive changes will be communicated via email to our mailing list.

15. Contact Us

For privacy questions, concerns, or data requests:
📧 [email protected]
📍 Anusandhaan Strategic Policy Institute, Hyderabad, Bharat