Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Grow Together India Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.growtogetherindia.com] (the "Website") or participate in our programs, events, and initiatives.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website or services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for our events or retreats

• Apply to our artist community as a master or mentee

• Make a donation

• Sign up for our newsletter

• Contact us through our website

• Complete surveys or provide feedback

This information may include:

• Name, email address, phone number, and postal address

• Payment information (processed through secure third-party payment processors)

• Professional background and artistic experience (for artist community applicants)

• Photographs and testimonials (with your consent)

• Emergency contact information (for retreat participants)

• Dietary restrictions or accessibility requirements (for event participants)

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Website, our servers may automatically log standard information including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Pages you visit and time spent on those pages

• Referring website addresses

• Other statistics

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for purposes including:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining our Website and services

• Processing and managing event registrations and program applications

• Communicating with you about our programs, events, and initiatives

• Sending newsletters and updates (if you've subscribed)

• Processing donations and issuing receipts

• Improving our Website and services

• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience

• Protecting against fraudulent or unauthorized transactions

• Complying with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting, and customer service.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4.3 Protection of Rights

We may disclose your information to protect and defend our rights or property, enforce our terms and conditions, or protect the rights, property, or safety of others.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Update

You may access, update, or correct your personal information by contacting us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

6.2 Marketing Communications

You can unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.

6.3 Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, refusing cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Website.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we might have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.”

– Mark Van Doren