Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Overview

Rashtra Seva Dal ("RSD", "we", "us", or "our"), headquartered at Sane Guruji Smarak, Sinhagad Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411030, is committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of individuals who interact with our official web portal, volunteer network, camps, and community initiatives.

This Privacy Policy explains the nature of personal information we collect, how it is processed and protected, and your rights regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to facilitate volunteer engagement, coordinate social programs, and respond to public inquiries:

• Volunteer Registration Information: Full name, email address, mobile phone number, city, state, area of interest (e.g., Youth Camps, Kala Pathak, Shramdaan, Study Circles), and personal motivations.
• General Inquiries: Name, contact details, inquiry subject, and message content submitted via our contact forms.
• Technical & Analytical Information: Browser type, approximate location, device type, IP address, referral sources, and campaign parameters (UTM data) used solely for website optimization and security monitoring.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

Your data is used strictly for non-commercial, non-profit community objectives:

• Connecting prospective volunteers with local organizers and district coordinators.
• Responding to public queries, book orders, and event invitations.
• Transmitting circulars, newsletters, and announcements regarding national conventions, training camps, and celebrations.
• Maintaining cyber security, preventing fraudulent submissions, and optimizing website accessibility across devices.

4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Protections

We do not sell, rent, trade, or monetize your personal information under any circumstances.

Data may only be processed by trusted technical service providers strictly acting under our instructions (such as secure cloud databases, Google Sheets secretariat integrations, Google reCAPTCHA spam prevention, and encrypted email gateways) or where mandated by legal statute or judicial process.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses minimal, functional session cookies and privacy-respecting analytics to ensure seamless page navigation, language preference retention (English/Marathi), and DDoS/spam mitigation. You can control or disable cookie settings directly through your browser preferences.

6. Security of Your Information

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security controls, including HTTPS SSL/TLS 256-bit encryption, SQL injection safeguards via prepared statements, anti-spam honeypots, and restricted access protocols to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

7. Your Data Rights

You retain full rights to:

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections, updates, or rectifications to your data.
• Request complete deletion or de-registration from our volunteer database at any time.

8. Contact Our Privacy Officer

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact our central secretariat: