PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: January 2026

KASI 1981 Alumni Foundation ("KAF81", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://kaf81.org and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Submit a contact form on our website
  • Apply for a scholarship through our online application form
  • Contact us via email or other communication methods

This information may include:

  • Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number, postal address)
  • Academic information (roll number, course, branch, year, academic performance)
  • Financial information (family income, funding sources)
  • Any other information you choose to provide in your communications with us

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages you visit and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and evaluate scholarship applications
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Communicate with you about scholarships, events, and updates
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our services

3. Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud-based database service. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With IIT BHU: We may share scholarship application information with IIT BHU for verification and processing purposes
  • With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our operations (e.g., Supabase for data storage)
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to or restrict the processing of your information
  • Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@kaf81.org.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for students of IIT BHU who are typically 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

KASI 1981 Alumni Foundation
Deval Patel Associates, Deval Chambers,
2 Nanabhai Lane, Flora Fountain, Fort,
Mumbai – 400 001

Email: info@kaf81.org