This Privacy Policy explains how SHINE Foundation collects, uses, stores, shares and protects personal information when you visit our website or contact us. We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India).
Scope of this policy
This policy applies to personal information collected through this website, our contact form and related communications. It does not apply to third-party websites or to information collected offline, unless we say otherwise.
Who we are
SHINE Foundation is the data fiduciary responsible for the personal information described in this policy. Our address is Sahyadri College campus, Adyar, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575007, India.
You can contact us at shine@sahyadri.edu.in or +91 96069 93940.
Information we collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information you provide. When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number (optional), organisation or startup name (optional), the nature of your interest, subject, message and your consent to be contacted.
- Technical information. Our hosting and security infrastructure may automatically record your IP address, browser type, device information, requested pages and timestamps. We use IP addresses to apply rate limits and protect the contact form from abuse.
- Cookies and local storage. We use browser local storage to remember your light or dark theme preference, stored under the key "shine-theme". This is a functional preference, not an advertising or analytics cookie. We do not currently use third-party analytics or advertising cookies.
You can clear local storage through your browser settings at any time. Clearing it will reset your theme preference.
How we use information
We use personal information to:
- respond to enquiries and route them to the right team
- assess and administer applications, partnerships and programme requests
- operate, maintain and secure the website
- prevent spam, abuse and unauthorised access
- comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
- communicate with you about your request, where you have consented
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
Consent and lawful basis
Where we rely on consent, we ask for it clearly, for example through the consent checkbox on our contact form. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Withdrawal does not affect processing carried out before withdrawal, and may mean we cannot respond to your request. We may also process information where necessary for legal compliance, to respond to a request you initiate, or for other purposes permitted by applicable law.
Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to respond to your enquiry, maintain records of programmes and partnerships, resolve disputes and meet legal requirements.
Contact form submissions are retained as email correspondence for as long as needed for these purposes. Technical logs are retained for a limited period. Theme preferences remain in your browser until you clear your local storage.
Data security
We use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration. These include access controls, secure transmission and limiting access to those who need it.
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- access the personal information we hold about you
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- request erasure of information that is no longer needed
- withdraw consent to processing
- nominate a person to exercise your rights in the event of death or incapacity
- raise a grievance with us
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request. We will respond within the time required by applicable law.
Children's privacy
Our website and programmes are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
If you believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
International transfers
Our service providers may store or process information outside India. Where personal information is transferred outside India, we take steps to ensure it receives an appropriate level of protection and is handled in accordance with applicable law.
Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. If changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to notify you where appropriate.
Contact and grievance
For questions, requests or complaints about this policy or our handling of personal information, contact our Grievance Officer:
SHINE Foundation, Sahyadri College campus, Adyar, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575007, India
Email: shine@sahyadri.edu.in · Phone: +91 96069 93940
We will acknowledge and address grievances in accordance with applicable law.
Talk to the SHINE team.
If anything here is unclear, reach out and we will point you to the right person.