1 Introduction
EIS Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or participate in our programs.
EIS Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit company registered under the Companies Act, 2013, with its registered office in India. As a non-profit organization, we collect and process personal data solely for the purpose of advancing our mission of building student entrepreneurs.
Important: By using our website or services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access our website or use our services.
2 Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways:
Personal Information You Provide
- Identity Information: Name, date of birth, gender, photographs
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, mailing address
- Educational Information: School/university name, grade/year, academic records
- Application Data: Essays, project portfolios, builder profiles
- Parent/Guardian Information: For members under 18, we collect parent/guardian contact details
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
Third-Party Information
- Partner Institutions: Schools and universities may share student information with consent
- Referrals: Information from mentors or existing members who refer you
- Public Sources: Publicly available information relevant to your builder profile
3 How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Processing applications, managing memberships, and coordinating programs
Sending updates, newsletters, event invitations, and important notices
Connecting you with appropriate mentors based on your interests and skills
Tracking program outcomes and generating anonymized impact reports
Analyzing usage patterns to improve our website and programs
Meeting regulatory requirements and responding to legal requests
4 Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
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Partner Institutions: With your consent, we may share relevant information with schools, universities, or TBIs for program coordination.
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Mentors & Advisors: Limited profile information shared with mentors for effective guidance.
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Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us (hosting, email services, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
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Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authority.
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Anonymized Data: Aggregated, non-identifiable data may be shared for research or impact reporting.
5 Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to promptly notifying affected users in the event of a data breach.
6 Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).
Right to Object
Object to processing of your information for specific purposes, including marketing.
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@eisfoundation.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8 Children's Privacy
Special Protections for Minors: EIS Foundation serves students from Grade 2 onwards. We take additional precautions when collecting information from users under 18 years of age.
- For members under 18, we require verifiable parental/guardian consent before collecting personal information.
- Parents/guardians can review, modify, or request deletion of their child's information at any time.
- We do not condition participation on providing more information than necessary.
- Personal information of minors is never sold or shared for commercial purposes.
9 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- We will notify registered users via email
- We may post a prominent notice on our website
- For significant changes affecting minors, we will seek renewed parental consent
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
10 Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
EIS Foundation — Privacy Team
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248197
India
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days. For urgent matters, please indicate "URGENT" in your subject line.