PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION AND COMMITMENT TO PRIVACY

Free Aravali Trust ("we," "us," "our," or "Organization") is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental conservation and the protection of the Aravali mountain range. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and manage your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains:

• What information we collect
• How we use your information
• How we protect your data
• Your rights regarding your information
• How to contact us with privacy concerns

By accessing www.freearavali.org and submitting the Aravali Conservation Petition ("Petition"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you submit the Aravali Conservation Petition on our website, we collect the following personal information:

2.1 Required Information

• Full Name: Your complete legal name as you wish it to appear on the petition
• Phone Number: Your active contact telephone number for verification and communication purposes
• PIN Code (Postal Code): Your residential postal code to understand geographic distribution
• Personal Message: Your voluntary written statement explaining:

• Why you are signing this petition
• Your concerns regarding Aravali conservation
• Your message to the Government of India
• Your personal connection to the Aravali ecosystem

2.2 Optional Information

• Email address (if voluntarily provided for newsletter updates)
• Additional comments or suggestions for Aravali conservation

2.3 Technical Information

• IP address and device identifier
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referral source
• Date and time of access
• Basic analytics data

3. LAWFUL BASIS FOR DATA COLLECTION

1. Consent
2. Legitimate Interest
3. Legal Obligation
4. Public Interest

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

4.1 Petition Management

• To record your signature
• To submit petitions to government authorities

4.2 Communication

• Updates about petition progress
• Information about conservation initiatives

4.3 Analytics and Research

• Supporter demographics
• Geographic concentration
• Public concern analysis

4.4 Advocacy and Documentation

• Public petition documents
• Aggregate statistics

4.5 Legal and Administrative

• Government requests
• Legal compliance

5. WHO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION WITH

5.1 Government Authorities

• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
• National Green Tribunal
• State Governments
• Ministry of Mines

5.2 Legal Requirements

• Court orders
• Government requests

5.3 Third Parties - LIMITED SHARING

• No corporate sharing
• No marketing firms
• No international sharing without consent

5.4 Service Providers

• Hosting and security
• Email services
• Analytics platforms

6. DATA RETENTION AND DELETION

• Petition Signatures: Retained indefinitely
• Personal Messages: Minimum 5 years
• Contact Information: Deletable on request
• Analytics Data: Deleted after 12 months

7. DATA SECURITY AND PROTECTION

• SSL/TLS Encryption
• Secure Servers
• Access Controls
• No payment data storage

8. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

• Right to Access
• Right to Rectification
• Right to Deletion
• Right to Restrict Processing
• Right to Opt-Out

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Our servers are located within India. If you are accessing our website from outside India, your information will be transferred to India. By using our website and submitting the petition, you consent to such transfer. We maintain appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our petition is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we become aware that a child has submitted petition information, we will delete it immediately.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted information should contact us at freearavali@gmail.com.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Requesting your affirmative consent if required

Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Current Version: 1.0
Last Updated: December 19, 2025

12. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, including:

• The Information Technology Act, 2000
• The Indian Penal Code, 1860
• All applicable environmental laws

Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Rajasthan, India.

13. CONTACT US

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this Privacy Policy, please contact:

14. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER (DPO)

For serious data protection concerns, you may contact our Data Protection Officer:

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By submitting the Aravali Conservation Petition, you acknowledge that you have:

• Read this Privacy Policy in its entirety
• Understood how your information will be used
• Consented to the collection and processing of your personal data
• Agreed to have your petition information submitted to government authorities

Thank you for joining the movement to Free Aravali and protect India's natural heritage.

Protecting the Aravali means protecting our future, our water, our air, and our children's right to a living planet.