Privacy Policy
Your privacy and data security are our top priorities
Gyandaan Honorary Doctorate Awards Foundation
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Our Commitment to Privacy
GYANDAAN HONORARY DOCTORATE AWARDS FOUNDATION is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all nominees and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy details the information we collect, how we use it specifically for the award process, and how we protect your data.
Information We Collect
We collect: Personal Data (Name, Contact, Email, Address, Profession, Qualification, Gender); Application Data (Nomination Category, Award Applied For, Achievements/Bio, Documentation, Profile Photo); Financial Data (Payment/Transaction details for fees - handled securely by payment gateways; we do not store complete card details). This data is collected explicitly for the purpose of validating the nomination and processing the award.
Purpose of Data Use
Your information is used strictly for: Nomination Validation and Vetting; Communication regarding your application status, ceremony logistics, and results; Generating the physical and e-certificate/award with your name, photo, and achievement content; Archival and record-keeping required by law; Promotional and Recognition Purposes (with explicit or implied consent upon submission, relating to sharing successful nominee stories).
Information Sharing
We share personal information only when necessary: Service Providers (Payment processors, IT vendors, Courier services for certificates); Legal Requirements (when mandated by law or court order). We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. By accepting an award, you acknowledge that your name, award title, and general achievement summary may be publicized for the purpose of promoting the Foundation and the awards program.
Data Security
We employ industry-standard security measures (SSL, secured servers, access controls) to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. We follow secure archiving practices for nomination documents.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data. You may object to the processing of your data for promotional purposes beyond the core award issuance. Contact us to exercise these rights.
Data Retention
We retain nomination and award recipient data for a period necessary for legal, auditing, and archival purposes, typically 7 years or as required by Indian law.
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions, please use the primary contact information provided on the Foundation website.
Contact Us
For questions, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us below:
Phone
+91 9040898333Address
Vikaspuri, New Mahavir Nagar, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, 110018, India
Last Updated: March 09, 2026