Last Updated: [21 Sep 2026]

Akhil Bhartiya Agarwal Sanghtan (“we”, “us”, “our” or “the Society”) respects the privacy of visitors and members of our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information provided to us through this website.

By using this website or submitting a membership application, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect information that is necessary for processing and managing membership applications. Depending on the membership form, this may include:

  • Name
  • Contact number
  • Email address
  • Residential or correspondence address
  • Date of birth or other information requested in the membership form
  • Membership-related information
  • Any other information voluntarily provided by you in the membership application or through the website

We only seek information that is relevant to membership administration and the activities of the Society.

  1. How We Use Your Information

The information provided by you may be used for:

  • Processing and verifying your membership application
  • Maintaining membership records
  • Communicating with you regarding your membership
  • Sending membership-related notices, updates or information about Society activities
  • Contacting you when necessary regarding your application or membership
  • Maintaining internal administrative and organisational records
  • Complying with applicable legal or regulatory requirements

We do not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to the activities of the Society without an appropriate basis or your consent where required.

  1. Payment Information

The website may collect a membership fee through an online payment facility.

Akhil Bhartiya Agarwal Sanghtan does not store your debit card, credit card, bank account, UPI PIN, CVV, password or other sensitive payment credentials on its website or in its own database.

Online payment transactions may be processed by a third-party payment gateway or payment service provider. Such providers may collect and process payment information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

We may receive limited transaction-related information, such as payment status, transaction reference number, amount paid and date of payment, for the purpose of confirming and maintaining membership records.

  1. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.

Your information may be accessed or shared only where reasonably necessary for:

  • Membership administration and Society operations
  • Website hosting, maintenance or technical support
  • Processing or confirming membership payments
  • Compliance with applicable laws, legal processes or government requirements
  • Protecting the rights, property or security of the Society and its members

Where third-party service providers are involved, they may process information only as necessary to provide their respective services.

  1. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the information submitted through the website against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, while we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.

  1. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for basic website functionality, security, performance, analytics or improving the user experience.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functions.

  1. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment gateways or other online services.

Once you leave our website and access a third-party website, the privacy practices and terms of that third party will apply. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites.

  1. Retention of Information

We retain membership information for as long as reasonably necessary for membership administration, maintaining Society records, legal requirements and legitimate organisational purposes.

When information is no longer required, it may be deleted or disposed of in accordance with our applicable record-retention practices and legal obligations.

  1. Your Rights and Requests

If you have questions about your personal information or wish to request correction or clarification regarding information submitted through the website, you may contact us using the details below.

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

  1. Children’s Information

The website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent or involvement of a parent or legal guardian where required.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, membership process, services, applicable laws or organisational practices.

Any updated version will be published on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:

By submitting information through this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.