We are dedicated to empowering marginalized communities across Karnataka through sustainable livelihood programs, health initiatives, quality education, and community development.
This Privacy Policy governs the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data by Karnataka Regional Organization for Social Service (KROSS). It is crafted to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 (India), the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679).
By interacting with our website, donating, submitting volunteer applications, or subscribing to our publications (*Alegalu*), you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with this policy.
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when using our services:
Your data is processed strictly for legitimate non-profit social service operations:
In accordance with India DPDP Act Section 11-13 and GDPR Articles 15-22, you possess the following rights regarding your personal data:
KROSS implements industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical security safeguards (TLS/SSL encryption, restricted administrative access, encrypted SQLite databases). Donation financial records are retained for 7 financial years to fulfill Income Tax Act Section 80G statutory requirements.
If you have questions regarding data privacy or wish to report a grievance, please contact our designated Grievance Officer:
Under the India Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request the erasure of your personal data, access a copy of your records, or withdraw your consent. Please complete the form below to submit a formal request to our Data Protection Officer.