Privacy Policy

Welcome to Mind Mantra Foundation. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable laws of India, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"), where applicable.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, register for our programs, participate in the Mind Mantra Career Hub, or otherwise interact with us.

1. Who We Are

Mind Mantra Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students and young professionals through education, skill development, career guidance, mentorship, and verified freelance opportunities.

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Mind Mantra Foundation acts as the Data Fiduciary in relation to the personal data collected through this website.

2. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:

Identity Information

• Full Name

• Date of Birth

• Gender (Optional)

• Student ID (where applicable)

Contact Information

• Mobile Number

• Email Address

• City and State

Educational Information

• College or University

• Qualification

• Year of Study

• Competitive Examination Preparation

• Skills and Certifications

Career Hub Information

• Resume/CV

• Portfolio

• Writing Samples

• Design Samples

• LinkedIn Profile

• GitHub/Behance Links (Optional)

• Availability

• Project Preferences

• Assessment Results

Verification Information

Where required for project participation, we may request:

• Student Identity Card

• PAN (where necessary)

• Bank Details

• UPI ID

• Government-issued identification where legally required

We only request information that is reasonably necessary for the specific purpose.

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP Address

• Device Information

• Browser Information

• Operating System

• Pages Visited

• Website Analytics

• Cookies

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your personal data for legitimate and specified purposes, including:

• Creating your account

• Managing registrations

• Providing educational programs

• Matching students with suitable freelance opportunities

• Conducting skill assessments

• Verifying eligibility

• Processing payments where applicable

• Communicating updates

• Responding to support requests

• Improving our website and services

• Maintaining platform security

• Preventing fraud and misuse

• Complying with legal obligations

We process personal data only for purposes that are relevant and reasonably necessary.

4. Consent

Where required by applicable law, we collect and process your personal data with your consent.

By registering on our website or submitting your information, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. Withdrawal of consent will not affect processing already carried out before withdrawal but may affect our ability to provide certain services.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences

• Improve website performance

• Measure website traffic

• Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your information only where necessary with:

• Technology service providers

• Payment processing partners

• Educational partners

• Verified project partners participating in the Career Hub

• Professional advisors

• Government authorities when required by law

All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide our services

• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Maintain records

• Improve educational programs

When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or archived in accordance with applicable law.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.

Although we strive to protect your information, no electronic storage or transmission system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request updating of incomplete information

• Request deletion of personal data where legally applicable

• Withdraw consent

• Contact us regarding privacy concerns

• Exercise any rights available under applicable data protection laws

We will respond to legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Children's Privacy

Our programs primarily serve students and young adults.

If you are under the age at which independent consent is recognized under applicable law, consent from a parent or legal guardian may be required before personal data is collected.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or our services.

The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated Effective Date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Mind Mantra Foundation

Email: office@mindmantrafoundation.org

Website: https://mindmantrafoundation.org

We will make reasonable efforts to address your concerns promptly.