Privacy Policy (Compliant with DPDP Act 2023 & GDPR)

An educational platform dedicated to providing free learning resources and courses in Data Science, Data Analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT).  Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.

Introduction

Sabudh Foundation (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is a registered not-for-profit organization based in Mohali, Punjab, India. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled responsibly and transparently.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit https://sabudh.org or participate in our training programs, workshops, or initiatives.

By using our website or registering for our programs, you consent to the collection and use of information as described below.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary for legitimate educational and operational purposes, including:

Identity Information: Name, email address, phone number, gender, and age (optional)
Academic/Professional Details: Institution name, qualification, and area of study/work
Technical Data: Browser type, device information, IP address, and website interaction data (via analytics)
Program Data: Submissions, attendance, assessments, and feedback shared during our training

We do not collect sensitive personal data as defined under the DPDP Act, 2023 (e.g. financial information, official identifiers, health data, biometric data, political/religious beliefs, or any data categorized as sensitive by law).

Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process your personal data for the following legitimate purposes:

To register and enroll you in Sabudh’s training programs
To communicate program details, schedules, and certificates
To issue internship or participation certificates
To provide access to learning platforms, LMS, and communication tools
To comply with legal and reporting requirements for our government, education and outreach partners (e.g., STPI)
To analyze and improve our website, courses, and learner experience

Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR & DPDP Act)

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

Consent: You voluntarily provide information when you fill out our registration or contact forms.
Legitimate Interest: For the effective administration and operation of our educational programs and organizational outreach.
Legal Obligation: When we are required to share limited data with government or funding partners for statutory reporting and compliance purposes.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing admin.info@sabudh.org.

Please note that withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. However, we may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers (“Data processors”) solely to support our training activities. These include:

Learning management systems (LMS) or video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Workspace)
Email and communication tools
Government or institutional partners (e.g., STPI, colleges)

All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements, ensuring your data is processed securely and lawfully, and only for the purposes we specify.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Typical Retention Period: We typically retain learner data for (e.g., 3 years after program completion / the duration required for certification audits).
Alumni Data: For alumni verification and outreach (where you have consented), we may retain your core contact details indefinitely, unless you request deletion.
Secure Deletion: Once the retention period expires, your personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Data Security

We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. These measures include:

Secure SSL(HTTPS) encryption on our website.
Restricted access to internal databases.
Regular security reviews and data protection training for our team.

While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to take care when sharing information online.

Your Rights (Under DPDP Act & GDPR)

Under the DPDP Act, 2023 and the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: You can request a summary of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Correction and Erasure: You can request the correction of inaccurate data or the deletion of your personal data.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.
Right to Restrict/Object: You can restrict or object to certain types of processing.
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board (India) or relevant authority (EU residents)

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at admin.info@sabudh.org.

International Data Transfer

If you are located outside India, your data may be transferred to and processed on servers located in India.

We ensure that such transfers are governed by standard contractual clauses or other adequate legal mechanisms to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, and that your data remains protected to the standards required by those laws.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority(s) as required by applicable law (e.g., the GDPR and the DPDP Act, 2023).

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand site traffic and improve user experience.

These do not collect personally identifiable information unless explicitly provided by you.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or our operations. The "Last Updated" date at the bottom will be revised accordingly.

The latest version will always be available at https://sabudh.org/privacy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Last updated: November 2025

Contact Information

For questions or privacy-related concerns, please contact:

admin.info@sabudh.org

BiggBang Co-Working, Office No. 2, Fourth Floor, E-279, Industrial Area, Sector 75, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 140307