Our Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11/07/2025

Naachi Research and Innovation Foundation ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all individuals who interact with our platforms—including our website and nomination forms related to the Naachi’s People initiative.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide.

1. What Information We Collect

Through our website and Google Form, we may collect the following information:

Your name
City and country
Your story and work-related details
Contact information (email, phone/WhatsApp – optional)
Consent to share your story
Media files (photos/videos – if provided)

We do not collect any sensitive personal information such as financial details, identification numbers, or health data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

Review and feature selected stories on our website, social media, or printed publications
Contact you for clarification, consent, or additional media if needed
Improve and expand our community engagement efforts

We will only share your story and related details with your explicit consent.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Your information may be shared:

With our internal team or advisors for review and selection
With publishing/design partners for formatting (e.g., print or digital publication), if your story is selected
Only the minimum necessary data will be shared in such cases, and always under confidentiality.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your country or region, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws such as:

Requesting access to your data
Asking for correction or deletion
Withdrawing consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, you may contact us at: hello@naachispeople.org

5. Data Storage and Security

All form responses are stored securely on Google Forms and associated Google services, protected by Google’s security infrastructure. We also maintain access control to ensure only authorized team members can view your submission.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us for removal.

7. International Data Transfers

As we operate globally, your data may be processed in a country different from where you reside. By submitting your information, you consent to this transfer, processing, and storage in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated on our website or directly if needed.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about your data or this policy, please contact us at:
📧 hello@naachispeople.com