All India Khadagvanshi (Kharwar) Kshatriya Mahasabha (hereinafter referred to individually and collectively as “the Mahasabha”, “We”, “Us” or “Our”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal data of all users, members, donors, beneficiaries, and visitors (hereinafter referred to as “You”, “Your” or “User”). This Privacy Policy governs the collection, processing, storage, usage, disclosure, and protection of personal data obtained through the Mahasabha’s website, mobile platforms, digital interfaces, and services. This document constitutes a legally valid and binding electronic contract under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the rules framed thereunder, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, as amended from time to time. This Policy does not require any physical, electronic, or digital signature.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing, browsing, registering on, or otherwise using the website or availing any services offered by the Mahasabha, You expressly acknowledge that You have read, understood, and unconditionally agreed to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. Your consent shall be deemed to be free, informed, specific, unconditional, and unambiguous, as required under applicable law. If You do not agree with any part of this Policy, You must immediately discontinue use of the website and services. By providing personal data or by continuing to use the website or services, You expressly consent to the collection, processing, storage, sharing, and transfer of Your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You further consent to being contacted by the Mahasabha through electronic or telecommunication means including email, SMS, messaging platforms, or telephone calls for purposes related to service delivery, compliance, or lawful communication.
The Mahasabha reserves the right to amend, modify, or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. Changes take effect immediately upon publication on the website. Continued use of the website or services constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
To provide a secure and user-friendly experience, the Mahasabha may collect personal data including, but not limited to, Your name, contact details, email address, age, gender, residential address, identification details, payment or donation information, login credentials, and any other information voluntarily provided by You for purposes such as membership registration, donations, scholarships, assistance programs, mass marriage participation, or other welfare activities. Where strictly necessary and lawfully permitted, the Mahasabha may also collect sensitive personal data or information such as financial data or other data classified as sensitive under applicable laws. In addition, certain non-personal or technical information such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, and website or application interaction data may be collected automatically to ensure secure and efficient functioning of the platform. Information freely available in the public domain or furnished under the Right to Information Act, 2005 or any other applicable law shall not be considered sensitive personal data.
All personal data collected shall be processed lawfully for purposes including administration of social and welfare programs, verification of identity and eligibility, processing donations or payments, compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, improvement of services, internal analytics, prevention of fraud, and communication of service-related or informational updates. Such processing shall be limited to what is necessary for the stated purposes and shall not result in unlawful loss to the User or unlawful gain to any third party. Any visitor expressing interest by submitting a form expressly agrees to be contacted through available communication modes such as SMS, email, or telephonic calls.
The website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic patterns, improve functionality, and personalize content. Cookies do not independently collect personal data unless such data is voluntarily provided by the User. Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, doing so may limit access to certain features of the website. Cookies cannot read data from a User’s hard drive. Third-party advertisers, if any, may assign their own cookies, which is beyond the Mahasabha’s control.
Web servers may automatically collect limited information about a User’s internet connection, including IP address, which does not personally identify the User. This information is used to deliver web pages, analyze traffic, improve content relevance, and understand geographic usage patterns.
The website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms not owned or controlled by the Mahasabha. The Mahasabha shall not be responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of such third-party websites, and Users access such links at their own discretion and risk.
The Mahasabha does not sell, lease, or commercially exploit personal data of Users. Personal data may be disclosed only where required by applicable law, court order, or governmental or regulatory authority, or for investigation, detection, prevention, or prosecution of offenses. Personal data may also be shared with office bearers, employees, volunteers, professional advisors, or authorized service providers strictly on a need-to-know basis and subject to confidentiality and data protection obligations, or in the event of organizational restructuring, in accordance with applicable laws. Donations are completely voluntary and handled securely. Your contributions help support our work, and we take care to protect your information throughout the process.
All information collected is securely stored within controlled systems protected by firewalls, encryption, access controls, and password restrictions. The Mahasabha implements reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or destruction. However, Users acknowledge that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed, though all reasonable efforts are made in accordance with law.
Personal data shall be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required under applicable laws. Subject to statutory and regulatory limitations, Users may request access, correction, updating, or erasure of their personal data by submitting a written request to the Mahasabha.
The Mahasabha reserves the right to amend, modify, or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. Any changes shall become effective immediately upon publication on the website, and continued use of the website or services shall constitute acceptance of the revised Policy. This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any information collected shall always be used in a manner consistent with the Privacy Policy in effect at the time of collection.
We strictly prohibit any form of child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE). The Kharwar mobile application and related services do not allow any content, behavior, or activities that involve, promote, or facilitate the sexual exploitation or abuse of children.
Any such content or activity, if identified, will be removed immediately, and appropriate action will be taken, including reporting to relevant authorities, in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and secure environment for all users and take child safety matters very seriously.
