Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/03/2025

Indian Red Cross Society, Rajkot (hereinafter referred to as "IRCS Rajkot", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to safeguarding the privacy of all individuals who visit our website, participate in our programs, or engage with us through any platform. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal and non-personal information:

a. Personal Information

Full name
Contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
Date of birth and age
Educational institution and class/standard (for Junior/Youth Red Cross membership)
Photographs or videos (for documentation of events and training sessions)
Emergency contact information
Medical information (only if required for training, camps, or first aid response)

b. Non-Personal Information

Browser type and version
IP address and location data
Pages visited on our website
Time and date of visit
Device and operating system information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:
To register and manage memberships for various programs and initiatives
To communicate updates on events, training sessions, and health campaigns
To provide certifications, badges, and Red Cross literature
To conduct surveys, awareness campaigns, and competitions
To maintain internal records and ensure safety during camps and emergency response programs
To improve our website and services
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:
With authorized Red Cross units (state/national) for coordination of activities and recognition
With government or law enforcement agencies, if required under applicable law
With service providers who assist us with website operations, training logistics, or communication, under strict confidentiality agreements
With schools, colleges, and partner organizations during collaborative programs or events

4. Data Security
We are committed to ensuring the security of your information. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration of your data.

5. Cookies and Website Usage
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Cookies help us understand visitor behavior and improve our digital communication efforts.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:
Access and review your personal information
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to retention policies)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at 02812466260.

7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

9. Children’s Privacy
We collect information from students only through authorised schools or with proper consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental or institutional consent.

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Indian Red Cross Society, Rajkot
Indian Red Cross Society Building, Suchak Rd, beside Kundalia College, opp. Shastri Maidan, Rajkot - 360001, Gujarat, India

Phone: 09909695100
Website: https://redcrossrajkot.org