Privacy Policy of the Human Rights Council of India
1. Introduction
The Human Rights Council of India (HRCI) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by our users, clients, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect various types of information, including but not limited to:
- Personal Identification Information: This includes name, contact details (email address, phone number), and address. We collect this information when you register for our services, make inquiries, or engage with our programs.
- Sensitive Personal Data: In some cases, we may collect sensitive information such as details related to human rights abuses or legal issues, but only with your explicit consent and when necessary for our advocacy and support services.
- Usage Data: We collect data about your interactions with our website, including IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and the time spent on our site. This information helps us improve our website and services.
3. How We Use Your Information
The HRCI uses your information for various purposes, including:
- Providing Services: To offer and manage our services, including legal aid, advocacy, and support programs.
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide updates, and communicate information about our programs and events.
- Improvement and Research: To analyze usage patterns and feedback to improve our services and understand the needs of our users.
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may disclose your information to third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as IT support and legal professionals. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
- Affiliates and Partners: We may share your information with affiliated organizations and partners who collaborate with us on projects and initiatives, provided that they adhere to similar privacy standards.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, please be aware that no system can be entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once the information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your information.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your information under certain circumstances.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If we process your information based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us analyze site usage and improve functionality. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Human Rights Council of India
Address - P-93, Oxyown, P.O. & P.S. - Sarsuna, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700061
Email Address -
Phone Number - 033 4813 3334
We are committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring the protection of your personal information.
Effective Date: 12-09-2024
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date mentioned above and supersedes any prior privacy policies.
