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Rishikula.com
Last Updated: 15 January 2026
Rishikula (“Rishikula,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the dignity, autonomy, and privacy of individuals who engage with https://www.rishikula.com (“Website”).

This Policy is issued in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and sets out how personal data is collected, used, stored, disclosed, and safeguarded.

Our guiding principle is simple and ancient:
Collect little. Use wisely. Guard faithfully.

1. Applicability of This Policy

This Policy applies to:  
  • All visitors to rishikula.com
  • All users who voluntarily provide personal data
  • All digital processing of personal data carried out by Rishikula
  By accessing or using this Website, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with this Policy.

2. Definitions (As per DPDP Act, 2023)

  • Personal Data: Any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data.
  • Data Principal: The individual to whom the personal data relates.
  • Data Fiduciary: Rishikula, which determines the purpose and means of processing personal data.
  • Consent: Freely given, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous indication of the Data Principal’s agreement.

3. Personal Data We Collect

a) Personal Data Provided Voluntarily

We may collect:  
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • City, state, country
  • Information submitted via contact forms, newsletters, memberships, events, donations, or correspondence
  We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required and lawfully consented to.

b) Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Browser and device type
  • Pages visited and session duration
  • Referring URLs
  This data is collected for security, analytics, and functional purposes only.

4. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed only for lawful, specific, and explicit purposes, including:  
  • Responding to inquiries and communications
  • Managing memberships, subscriptions, and registrations
  • Sending newsletters or updates (only with explicit consent)
  • Processing donations or payments through secure gateways
  • Website security, fraud prevention, and system integrity
  • Improving content, structure, and usability of the Website
  No data is used for behavioral manipulation, covert profiling, or commercial resale.

5. Consent & Lawful Basis

Processing of personal data is based on:  
  • Explicit consent provided by the Data Principal, or
  • Legitimate uses permitted under the DPDP Act, 2023
  Consent may be withdrawn at any time, subject to lawful obligations.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or trade personal data.

Data may be shared only:  
  • With trusted service providers strictly for operational purposes
  • To comply with legal obligations or lawful government requests
  • To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of Rishikula
  All third parties are required to adhere to confidentiality and data-protection standards.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as:  
  • Necessary to fulfil the stated purpose, or
  • Required under applicable law
  Upon fulfillment, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Security Safeguards

Rishikula implements reasonable technical and organisational measures, including:  
  • Secure servers and access controls
  • Limited internal access on a need-to-know basis
  • Reputed third-party service providers
  While absolute security cannot be guaranteed, negligence is not tolerated.

9. Rights of the Data Principal (DPDP Act, 2023)

You have the right to:  
  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or updating
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request erasure of personal data
  • Seek grievance redressal
  Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

10. Grievance Redressal

In accordance with the DPDP Act, 2023, grievances will be addressed promptly.

Grievance Contact:
Email: info@rishikula.com
Subject Line: Data Protection Grievance

If unresolved, the Data Principal may approach the Data Protection Board of India.

11. Children’s Data

Rishikula does not knowingly process personal data of children under 18 without verifiable parental or guardian consent.

12. Cookies Policy

a) What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to ensure basic website functionality and understand usage patterns.

b) Cookies We Use  
  • Essential Cookies: Required for website operation
  • Analytics Cookies: To understand aggregated usage and improve performance
  We do not use cookies for intrusive advertising or cross-site tracking.

c) Managing Cookies

You may disable cookies via your browser settings. Certain features may not function optimally if cookies are disabled.

13. External Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. Rishikula is not responsible for their privacy practices. Users are advised to review external policies independently.

14. Amendments to This Policy

This Policy may be updated to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

15. Contact Information

Rishikula
Website: https://www.rishikula.com
Email: info@rishikula.com