This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the platform and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the platform, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account/Profile means a unique account created for You to access the platform or any other pages related to the platform.
• Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to By The People Team and Organisation.
• Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
• Country refers to: India
• Device means any device that can access the platform such as a computer, laptop, a cell phone or a digital tablet.
• Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Platform refers to the Website.
• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
• Website refers to BY THE PEOPLE, accessible from https://bythepeople.org.in/
• You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Privacy Policy and Consent Statement

At By The People, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information during the registration process.

Information We Collect

During the registration process, we collect the following personal information:

• Name
• Address
• Postal Code
• Email Address
• Phone Number

Additionally, if you choose to log in with Google, we collect the relevant information from your Google account.

How We Use Your Information

The personal information you provide is used for the following purposes:

1. To Provide and Maintain Our Platform: Ensuring the smooth operation of our services.
2. To Manage Your Account: Handling account-related activities.
3. To Contact You: Communicating with you regarding your account or any updates related to our services.
4. To Provide You Latest Updates Regarding Platform: Informing you about changes, improvements, and other relevant information.
5. To Manage Your Requests: Addressing any inquiries or issues you may have.
6. For Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
7. For Other Purposes: Such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, and improving our services.

Data Protection and Storage

We comply with the provisions of the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and other applicable data protection laws. Your personal data is stored securely and is protected against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All OTPs and passwords are stored in encrypted form.

Sharing Your Information

With your consent, we may share your data with:

1. Service Providers: Third parties that provide services on our behalf.
2. Affiliates: Our affiliates for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
3. Business Partners: Trusted partners for certain business purposes.
4. Other Users: When you share personal information or otherwise interact in public areas with other users.
5. Consent to Disclose Your Information: If you have given your explicit consent to do so.

Data Retention Policy

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011. This period will be determined based on the nature and sensitivity of the information and the purposes for which it is processed.

Deleting Your Data

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data. If you wish to delete your data, please contact us at [Your Email Address]. We will take reasonable steps to delete your data from our records, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Security of Your Personal Data

We maintain high security standards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We implement reasonable and appropriate technical, physical, and administrative security measures to safeguard the information we collect.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the data we hold about you, please contact us at:

By The People
nation@bythepeople.org.in

By registering on our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Last updated: June 04, 2024