Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

Bharat Open Source Innovation Foundation ("BOSIF", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to respecting the privacy of visitors, participants, partners, and contributors who interact with our website and programs.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or contact us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only minimal information necessary to operate and communicate effectively.

a. Information you provide voluntarily

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organization or institution
  • Message content submitted through contact or enquiry forms

We collect this information only when you choose to provide it.

b. Automatically collected information

When you visit our website, limited technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address (in anonymized or aggregated form)
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and approximate access time

This information is used only for basic website operation, security, and aggregated analytics, if enabled.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information solely for legitimate, non-commercial purposes, including:

  • Responding to enquiries and communications
  • Coordinating programs, partnerships, and participation
  • Maintaining website security and performance
  • Fulfilling legal or regulatory obligations, if any

We do not use personal data for advertising, profiling, or marketing.

3. Consent

By voluntarily submitting personal information through this website or by contacting BOSIF, you consent to the collection and use of such information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the details provided below, subject to applicable legal or operational requirements.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

BOSIF does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only:

  • With authorized volunteers or representatives of BOSIF, strictly on a need-to-know basis
  • If required by law, regulation, or a valid legal process

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use minimal cookies or similar technologies required for:

  • Basic functionality
  • Security
  • Anonymous, aggregated usage statistics (if enabled)

We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral tracking.

6. Data Retention

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

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Support ongoing engagement or collaboration
  • Meet applicable legal or compliance requirements

Information that is no longer required is periodically reviewed and removed.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be fully secure.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or platforms. BOSIF is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites.

9. Children's Privacy

BOSIF does not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate institutional or parental involvement. Participation by students is typically facilitated through partner institutions.

10. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or erasure of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing
  • Raise a grievance regarding data handling practices

Requests and grievances may be submitted by contacting us using the details provided below. We will make reasonable efforts to respond within applicable timelines.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Information

For questions, requests, or privacy-related grievances regarding this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact:

Bharat Open Source Innovation Foundation
Email: privacy@bosif.in

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