Privacy & Data Protection Policy

1. Institutional Commitment

Indira Jeevan Charitable and Educational Foundation is committed to handling all personal correspondence with complete confidentiality and integrity. This document sets forth the principles under which we receive, store, and manage communication sent through our official online portal.

2. Information Received

We do not employ automated surveillance or background profiling. We only receive personal information that visitors voluntarily provide when initiating direct contact or submitting inquiries via our portal:

• Full Name: To address individuals in direct communication.
• Telephone / WhatsApp Number: To respond directly to questions, requests for educational assistance, or community outreach coordination.
• Email Address (Optional): To provide written replies or documentation when applicable.
• Message Content: The specific details of the educational, community, or general matter communicated to the Foundation.

3. Purpose of Use

Information submitted through our inquiry portal is used solely by authorized trustees and designated administrative coordinators for:

• Evaluating and responding to student educational aid and scholarship requests.
• Coordinating community outreach and tribal welfare programs in Idukki and across Kerala.
• Answering public inquiries regarding Foundation governance, programs, and volunteer participation.

4. Strict Non-Disclosure Policy

The Foundation maintains an absolute non-commercial policy. We do not sell, rent, license, or exchange personal contact details with commercial marketing firms, telemarketers, political parties, or external third parties. Information is held strictly within the Foundation’s administrative records.

5. Technical Safeguards & Data Security

All data transmitted through our website is encrypted using industry-standard Transport Layer Security (TLS/HTTPS). Inquiries are stored on secure cloud database systems protected by restricted administrative access controls.

6. Individual Rights & Record Removal

In accordance with applicable Indian data protection principles, individuals who have submitted inquiries through our website hold the right to review, update, or request the complete deletion of their contact records from our database at any time. Any deletion request communicated to our official email or phone will be honored promptly without administrative impediment.