Nalanda Literature Festival (“we,” “our,” “us”) values the trust of our participants, visitors, volunteers, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website https://nalandaliteraturefestival.com or engage with us as a volunteer.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, address, and other details submitted during registration or volunteer applications.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, and browsing activity.
- Event Participation Data: Details of sessions attended, roles assigned (for volunteers), and feedback submitted.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used for the following purposes:
- To register and confirm participation in the festival.
- To manage volunteer applications, assignments, and communications.
- To send important updates, schedules, or announcements.
- To improve website functionality and user experience.
- To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
3. Information Sharing
We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal data. Your information may only be shared:
- With authorized festival organizers and partners for operational purposes.
- With service providers (e.g., email, IT support) strictly for festival-related services.
- If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
4. Volunteer-Specific Privacy
For volunteers, additional details may be collected during onboarding and training. These details are used only for role allocation, duty communication, and certification purposes.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
6. Data Retention
Personal information will be retained only as long as necessary for the purposes mentioned above. Volunteer data may be archived for record-keeping and certification validation.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Opt out of receiving non-essential communications.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.
9. Updates to this Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
