Effective Date: 08/18/2025
India Collective (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charity committed to supporting organizations like IGM Children Homes in rescuing and rehabilitating children and women in India. (indiacollective.org)
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Contact details: name, email address, and mailing address (if provided via forms on our site). These are used solely to respond to inquiries or send updates/newsletters if opted in.
b. Automatically Collected Data
- Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited—used to improve site functionality.
c. Cookies & Tracking
- We use cookies to monitor site performance and user behavior (optional and non-identifying) for analytics and site optimization.
2. How We Use Your Data
- To communicate with you about our programs, events, and opportunities (if you’ve opted in).
- To fulfill requests (e.g., newsletter sign-ups).
- To improve and personalize our website and user experience.
- We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing.
3. Google reCAPTCHA
Our site employs Google reCAPTCHA to protect against spam and abuse. By using reCAPTCHA, you acknowledge it is subject to Google’s
Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We may hide the reCAPTCHA badge for aesthetics but will include proper attribution in our privacy or accessibility notices.
4. Accessibility (ADA Compliance)
We are dedicated to making our website accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities, in alignment with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). If you encounter accessibility issues, please contact us at info@indiacollective.org and we’ll work promptly to assist you.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your information. However, no method of online transmission or digital storage is completely secure.
6. Your Rights & Choices
- Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from communications at any time using the “unsubscribe” link or by contacting us directly.
- Access & Correction: Contact us if you’d like to review, update, or delete your information.
- Withholding Information: You may choose not to provide optional data—though this may limit your access to certain features.
7. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party tools, including Constant Contact for newsletters and Kindful for donations (both of which may handle data per their own privacy policies). These tools are contractually obligated to safeguard your data and use it only for the intended nonprofit purposes.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.
9. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Effective Date.”
10. Contact Information
India Collective
501(c)(3) Public Charity
Email: info@indiacollective.org
Mailing Address:107 John Street, Third Floor, Southport, CT 06890-0621