Privacy notice
What we collect, why we collect it, who sees it and what you can do about it.
This is a draft for legal review. It is not final, and it will change before launch.
Who we are
NIYOGA runs this website and its events. The name and registered address of the organisation responsible for your data will be stated here.
What we collect
- Your account: mobile number, name, password (stored only in a form that can’t be read), and email if you give one
- Your profile: district, local body, category, education and skills, and date of birth and gender if you give them
- Your events: what you register for, your entry pass, and whether you attended
- Companies: company details and the contact person’s name, mobile number and email
- Records of your consent: what you agreed to, when, and from which device and internet address
Why we use it
- To create your account and keep it secure
- To register you for events and issue your pass
- To send confirmations about events you register for
- To run events and report on them in total numbers
- To keep a record of the consent you gave
Who sees it
- NIYOGA staff, only as much as their role needs
- FindFingers, only if you agree to share your profile
- Service providers that store files and send messages for us, under our instructions
- Authorities, where the law requires it
Your choices and rights
Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you can ask to see, correct or erase your personal data, withdraw a consent, and raise a grievance. Withdrawing a consent does not affect what was done before it. If you are not satisfied with our answer, you can complain to the Data Protection Board of India.
How long we keep it
We keep personal data only as long as it is needed. The retention periods are being finalised and will be stated here. We keep consent records as evidence.
Children
How people under 18 can take part is being finalised and will be stated here.
Contact and grievances
The name and contact details of the person who handles privacy requests and grievances will be stated here.