PRIVACY POLICY

Saamarthya Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website (saamarthyafoundation.org), and of learners, employers, CSR partners, and government bodies who engage with our skilling, CSR, and National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) programs. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using our website or submitting information to us through our web forms, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide to us directly

• Contact/Enquiry Form: When you use the “Send us a message” form on our Contact page, we collect your Name, Email address, Subject, and Message.
• Partnership and Program Enquiries: If you reach out to partner with us (as a CSR partner, employer, or government body) or express interest in our skilling/NAPS programs, we may collect additional details such as your organization name, designation, and the nature of your enquiry.
• Program Registration (where applicable): For individuals enrolling in our skill development or apprenticeship programs, we may separately collect identity and eligibility information (such as name, age, educational qualification, Aadhaar details, and bank account details for stipend disbursal) through dedicated, in-person or authenticated enrollment processes, consistent with NAPS and Skill India Mission requirements. This information is not collected through this website’s general contact form.

1.2 Information collected automatically

• Standard technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected through cookies or similar technologies for website functionality and analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and communications
• Evaluate and process partnership, CSR, or employer collaboration requests
• Register and administer eligible candidates in our skilling and NAPS apprenticeship programs
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and guidelines issued by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
• Send you relevant updates about our programs, where you have consented to receive them

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the basis of your consent (for example, when you submit a web form), to take steps requested by you prior to entering into an arrangement (such as a partnership or program enrollment), and to comply with our legal obligations under applicable Indian law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”).

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Government bodies and scheme administrators (such as NSDC, the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), or other Sector Skill Councils) where required for program registration, certification, or compliance under NAPS and related schemes
• CSR partner organizations, strictly for the purpose of executing the specific CSR program you are participating in or enquiring about
• Service providers who support our website, email, or data hosting, under appropriate confidentiality obligations
• Authorities, where required by law or in response to valid legal process

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required under applicable law (for example, program and attendance records may be retained for the periods prescribed under NAPS/ASDC guidelines). Contact form enquiries that do not result in further engagement are retained for a reasonable period and then securely deleted.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data, where we are not otherwise required to retain it
• Withdraw consent for processing, where processing is based on consent
• Raise a grievance with our Grievance Officer (see Section 12)

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and understand site usage. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect certain website features.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 18. Where our skilling programs involve candidates who are minors (as may be permitted under applicable apprenticeship rules for certain trades), such enrollment is conducted through appropriate consent processes involving a parent or guardian, outside the scope of this website.

10. Third-Party Links

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

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Grievance Officer / Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

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TERMS OF SERVICE

By accessing or using the Saamarthya Foundation website (saamarthyafoundation.org), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

1. About Us

Saamarthya Foundation is engaged in skill development (“Skilling”), corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) program delivery, and facilitation of apprenticeships under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (“NAPS”), among other government skilling initiatives.

2. Use of This Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of this website by, any third party. Prohibited uses include, without limitation:

• Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information through our forms
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
• Using the website to transmit any harmful code, virus, or malicious content
• Scraping, harvesting, or collecting data from this website without our prior written consent

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Saamarthya Foundation or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without our prior written permission.

4. User Submissions

Any information, enquiry, or message you submit through our website forms is provided voluntarily. You confirm that the information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge. Please refer to our Privacy Policy above for details on how such information is used.

5. No Warranty

This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on this website.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Saamarthya Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of, or inability to use, this website.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content or practices of any linked third-party website.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of this website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact

For any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

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