Privacy Policy

Manikarnika Foundation website is owned by Manikarnika Foundation, which is a data controller of your personal data.

We have adopted this Privacy Policy, which determines how we are processing the information collected by Manikarnika Foundation, which also provides the reasons why we must collect certain personal data about you. Therefore, you must read this Privacy Policy before using Manikarnika Foundation website.

We take care of your personal data and undertake to guarantee its confidentiality and security.

1. Personal Information

Depending upon the nature of the interaction, the Foundation may receive information including:

  • Name;

  • Contact number;

  • Email address;

  • Nature of legal enquiry;

  • Information voluntarily provided through contact forms;

  • Volunteer/internship details; and

  • Technical information required for website security and operation.

2. Purpose of Collection

Personal information may be processed for purposes including:

  • Responding to enquiries;

  • Scheduling appointments;

  • Providing requested information;

  • Facilitating legal-awareness initiatives;

  • Processing volunteer or internship enquiries;

  • Communicating regarding Foundation activities;

  • Maintaining website security; and

  • Complying with applicable legal obligations.

3. Confidentiality of Legal Enquiries

Persons submitting legal enquiries should exercise caution before transmitting highly sensitive personal information through ordinary website forms or unsecured communication channels.

The submission of information through the website does not, by itself, establish an advocate-client relationship or create any legally recognised professional privilege.

4. Disclosure

Personal information shall not ordinarily be sold or commercially exploited.

Information may, however, be disclosed where reasonably necessary for providing requested assistance, facilitating a specific service or activity, complying with applicable law, responding to lawful governmental or judicial requests, or protecting the rights, safety and security of the Foundation or other persons.

5. Data Security

We secure information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We keep reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and personal data disclosure in its control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed.

6. Cookies and Technical Data

The website may use cookies, analytics tools or similar technologies for functionality, security, performance and user-experience purposes.

7. Third-Party Service Providers

The website may use third-party hosting, analytics, communication, payment or technical service providers. Such providers may process information in accordance with their respective privacy policies and applicable law.

8. Retention

Information may be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, legal compliance, record-keeping, dispute resolution or other legitimate purposes.

9. Children's Information

The Foundation does not knowingly seek unnecessary personal information from children through the website.

10. Policy Amendments

This Privacy Policy may be amended periodically to reflect changes in applicable law, technology, website functionality or Foundation practices.

11. Contact

Privacy-related questions or concerns may be addressed to Manikarnika Foundation for Legal Aid through the official contact details published on this website.

Contact information:

If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may send an email to contact@manikarnikafoundation.com.