Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

At the Harish & Bina Shah Foundation (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of all individuals who visit our website: [hbsf.in] (“Website”). This policy outlines the manner in which we collect, use, and protect any information shared with us through the Website.

Purpose and Scope

This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to the information gathered through our Website. It does not extend to external websites that may be linked from our site or to information collected through offline channels.We encourage all visitors to read this policy carefully before using the Website or submitting any personal information.

Information We Collect

Visitors are welcome to explore our Website without providing any personal details. We do not collect personally identifiable information unless it is voluntarily submitted through a contact form or similar means.To help us better understand how our Website is accessed and used, we make use of tools such as Google Analytics. This may involve the automatic collection of non-personal information such as:

Browser and device type

IP address (anonymised)

General geographic location

Duration of visit and pages viewed

Such data is collected solely for analytical purposes and does not enable us to personally identify any individual user.

Use of Cookies

Our Website may use cookies—small text files stored on your device—to improve the functionality and performance of the site.

Cookies may be used to:

Understand how visitors navigate the Website

Identify returning users

Collect general usage data for analysis

Should you prefer not to allow cookies, you may disable them through your browser settings. Alternatively, to opt out of Google Analytics, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes. Please note that we have no control over the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

We advise reviewing the respective privacy policies of any third-party websites you choose to visit, as this Privacy Policy does not apply to those platforms.

Use of Personal Information (Where Provided)

If you choose to share your personal information with us—such as through a contact form—please be assured that such information will be used only for the purpose intended, and handled with care and discretion.

We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.

Your Rights

Should you wish to review, update, or request the removal of any personal information shared with us, you are most welcome to contact us. We shall make reasonable efforts to address your request promptly and appropriately.

Contact and Grievance Redressal

If you have any queries, feedback, or concerns relating to this Privacy Policy or your data, please feel free to write to us at: connect@hbsf.in 

We will endeavour to respond to all communications within a reasonable timeframe.

Reporting Scams or Misuse

If you encounter any misuse of the Foundation’s name, logo, or identity—including phishing emails, fraudulent solicitations, or impersonation—please report it immediately to connect@hbsf.in. We will take appropriate action in line with legal and security protocols.

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be reviewed and updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal obligations or internal practices. Any material amendments will be published on this page.

We recommend that you revisit this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of India. Any disputes arising in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Mumbai, India.