Privacy policy
Last modified: June 28, 2025
1. Information
At Discipleship Centre, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how Discipleship Centre (‘DC’, ‘we’, ‘us’) collects, uses, and protects your information when you interact with us through our website, online forms, donation platform, events, communications, and other services (collectively, the ‘Services’).
Information we collect
We may collect various types of information from and about users of our services, including:
- Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, or other details you voluntarily provide or submit while interacting with us.
- Usage Data: Including information about how you use our services, such as access times, browser type, pages visited, and language preferences.
- Device Information: Including hardware model, operating system and version, browser, IP address, and mobile network data.
- Location Information: With your consent, we may collect information about your device’s location if permitted in your settings.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our services.
- Personalize your experience.
- Respond to your comments, queries, and requests.
- Send administrative messages, technical notices, and updates.
- Inform you about our programs, services, events, and opportunities we think may interest you.
- Monitor usage trends to improve site performance and user experience.
2. Log data
When you use our site, we automatically collect log data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. This data helps us analyze trends, manage the site, and gather demographic information for internal use.
3. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of our site may not function properly without them.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions and use industry-standard measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.
Please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we do our best, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. External links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
6. Changes to Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and take effect immediately upon posting.
Your continued use of our services after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
7. Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: info@discipleshipcentre.org.in
Phone: +91 95991 10231
8. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
We collect and use your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent, where required by law (e.g., for sending promotional emails).
- The necessity to fulfill a contract or deliver services you have requested.
- Our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, ensuring site security, or communicating with you.
- To comply with legal obligations, such as retaining records or responding to lawful requests.
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at info@discipleshipcentre.org.in
9 . Your Rights
You have certain rights over the personal information we hold about you. These include:
- The right to access the data we hold about you.
- The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- The right to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
- The right to restrict how we process your data.
- The right to object to processing (especially for marketing purposes).
- The right to data portability, where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at info@discipleshipcentre.org.in
10. Retention of Data
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
For example, financial records related to donations may be retained to comply with legal and tax obligations.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us personal data without permission, please contact us so we can delete it.
12. Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process donations or payments, send communications, or analyze usage. These service providers are obligated to keep your information secure and use it only for the intended purpose.
We do not sell your personal information to any third party.
13. International Data Transfers
If we use cloud-based tools or services hosted outside India, your personal information may be transferred internationally. In such cases, we take appropriate steps to ensure your data is protected and handled according to this Privacy Policy.
14. Complaint Process
If you have concerns or complaints about how we handle your personal information, please reach out to us. We will acknowledge your complaint within five working days and aim to respond within 30 days. You may also contact the appropriate data protection authority if you feel your concerns have not been adequately addressed.
15. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising in relation to this Policy or your data will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Delhi, India.