About Naipunya & Privacy Consent
Naipunya (“Naipunya”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a talent ecosystem initiative of DeepTech Naipunya Foundation (DTNF), a Section 8 not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening industry–academia collaboration, advancing future-ready talent, and fostering innovation through collaborative ecosystem development.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for programs or events, submit inquiries, or interact with any of our digital services. By accessing or using the Naipunya website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a. Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organization / Institution name
- Designation or role
- City, state, and country
- Academic or professional background
- Information submitted through forms, applications, registrations, surveys, or event participation
b. Non-Personal Information
- Browser type and version
- Device information & Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- Referring website, cookies, and analytics data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Registrations & Requests
Process registrations for programs, workshops, events, and initiatives, and respond to inquiries.
Ecosystem Communications
Send confirmations, updates, newsletters, and relevant ecosystem opportunities.
Networking Opportunities
Facilitate industry–academia networking and talent discovery collaborations.
Platform Optimization
Improve website functionality, analyze usage trends, and maintain compliance records.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable, we process your information based on:
- Your consent: Provided explicitly during registration or form submission.
- Performance of a service: Fulfilling a program, event, or initiative requested by you.
- Legitimate interests: Operating and improving the Naipunya talent ecosystem.
- Legal obligations: Compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with:
- DeepTech Naipunya Foundation (DTNF)
- Event and program partners, academic institutions, and industry collaborators
- Technology service providers and payment processors (where applicable)
- Government or regulatory authorities when required by law
Such parties are expected to use the information only for authorized purposes and to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide requested services and maintain participation records
- Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements and support ongoing ecosystem engagement
7. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information where appropriate
- Withdraw consent for future communications
- Request information regarding how your data is being used
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, partner institutions, sponsors, or service providers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate authorization where required.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Revised versions will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
