Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Respond to your inquiries
• Provide consultancy, training, mentoring and writing services
• Process workshop or program registrations
• Improve our website and services
• Send newsletters and promotional communications (only if you opt in)
• Maintain website security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers for:

• Website hosting
• Email communication
• Analytics (such as Google Analytics)
• Contact forms
• Cloud storage
• Payment processing (if applicable)

These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services and are required to maintain confidentiality.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information. We may share information only:

• When required by law
• To protect our legal rights
• With trusted service providers working on our behalf
• During business restructuring or merger (if applicable)

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss
• Misuse
• Alteration
• Disclosure

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide requested services
• Meet legal requirements
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

After this period, your information will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent
• Object to certain processing activities
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete such information.

9. International Users

If you access our website from outside India, please note that your information may be processed and stored in India or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.

11. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, you may receive:

• Newsletters
• Event announcements
• Program updates
• Marketing communications

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

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting on this page. We encourage users to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us: IdeaShapers Website: https://ideashapers.org/ Email: info@ideashapers.org

14. Compliance with Indian Law

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), where applicable. Users may contact us to exercise rights available under applicable data protection laws.