Privacy Policy

This Policy covers the bodhya.net website only. The Bodhya Learn Android app is a separate product with different data practices, and it has its own policy: bodhya.net/bodhya-learn-privacy, with its own deletion route at bodhya.net/data-deletion. Nothing in this Policy describes the app.

Bodhya is operated by Vishal Arya ("we", "us", or "our"), the Data Fiduciary for this platform. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

Note on contributions: Voluntary contributions made through bodhya.net are processed by Razorpay Software Private Limited. Your card, UPI, and bank details are collected and processed by Razorpay under their own privacy policy — we never receive or store them. We retain only the transaction reference, amount, date, and the name and email you provide. See our Refund & Cancellation Policy for how contributions are handled.

Note on events: Bodhya events are listed and managed through FOSS United. Event registrations, ticketing, and associated data (including payment information) are collected and processed by FOSS United Foundation under their own privacy policy. This Policy covers only the data collected directly through bodhya.net.

Note on community platforms: Bodhya operates community spaces on WhatsApp. When you join the community, your phone number and profile information become visible to other members and are governed by WhatsApp's (Meta) privacy policies. Bodhya does not control, access, or process the personal data held by these platforms.

I. What We Collect

When you interact with our website or services, we may collect:

Contact information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address (e.g., when you contact us via a form or email)
Content you submit: comments, form submissions, or messages you send us
Information shared on public areas: posts on Bodhya-owned community spaces or social media pages

II. How We Collect It

Directly from you: when you submit a form, send us an email, or otherwise contact us through bodhya.net
Automatically: through tools like Google Analytics, browser cookies, and web beacons — we collect IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and device/OS information (this is the website; the Bodhya Learn app contains no third-party analytics or advertising SDKs at all)
From third parties: if you use a social media login or integration on our site, we may receive your name and email from that platform

III. Why We Use It (Purpose Limitation)

We process your personal data only for the following purposes, as required by DPDPA §4:

To fulfil your requests: respond to enquiries and messages you send us
To communicate with you: send transactional messages and, where you have consented, promotional updates
To improve our services: analyse usage trends and personalise your experience
To meet legal obligations: respond to lawful government or court orders

We will not use your data for purposes incompatible with those listed above without fresh consent.

IV. How Long We Keep It

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law. You may request erasure at any time (see Your Rights below).

Service providers: vendors who assist with email delivery and site analytics. Some processors may be based outside India (see Cross-Border Transfers below)
Legal obligations: when required by a court order, government authority, or applicable law
Business transfers: if Bodhya's business is acquired or merged, your data may transfer to the successor entity, subject to equivalent protections

We do not sell your personal data.

VI. Your Rights Under DPDPA 2023

As a Data Principal, you have the following rights:

Right to access: obtain a summary of the personal data we hold about you and how it is being processed
Right to correction and erasure: request that inaccurate, incomplete, or unnecessary data be corrected or deleted
Right to withdraw consent: withdraw consent for any processing based on consent, at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing
Right to grievance redressal: raise a grievance with our Grievance Officer (see below)
Right to nominate: nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of your death or incapacity

To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected].

VII. Children's Data

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 years of age without verifiable parental or guardian consent, as required under DPDPA §9. This describes the website. The Bodhya Learn app is intended for children and does collect a limited set of learner data with the consent of a parent, guardian, or authorised facilitator — see the app's own policy for exactly what and why. If you believe a child has submitted data to us without consent, contact us immediately and we will delete it.

VIII. Data Breach Notification

If a personal data breach occurs that is likely to affect your rights or interests, we will notify you and the Data Protection Board of India promptly, in accordance with DPDPA obligations.

IX. Cross-Border Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data in countries outside India. We take reasonable steps to ensure such transfers are subject to appropriate data protection safeguards.

X. Unsubscribing from Marketing Emails

To stop receiving marketing emails, write to [email protected]. Your request will be processed within 10 business days. Transactional messages related to your direct interactions with us will continue regardless.

XI. Grievance Officer

In compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023:

Name: Vishal Arya Designation: Grievance Officer Email: [email protected] Location: Patna, Bihar 800001, India

We will acknowledge your grievance within 5 business days and communicate an outcome within 30 days. Full escalation details are on our Contact & Grievance Redressal page.

You may also write to [email protected] for any privacy concerns or to request a copy of your data.

XII. Modifications

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes as required by law and post the updated Policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

XIII. Contact

For questions about this Policy, email [email protected].