1. Who We Are (The Data Controller)

This Privacy Notice is issued by The Sugata Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”). We operate the website https://sugata-bhattacharyya-works.org/ (“the Site”), which is dedicated to hosting and sharing the literary works of Sugata Bhattacharyya.

For the purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Our full details are:

The Sugata Foundation

41/B/2, R.N.Das Road (Ground Floor), Dhakuria, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. PIN – 700031

Email: sugatafoundation2009@gmail.com

2. The Data We Collect and How We Use It

We are committed to data minimization and collect only the information necessary to operate our Site and respond to your inquiries. We do not require you to register or create an account to access the Site.

Voluntary Information: When you contact us via our contact form or email, we collect the personal data you choose to provide, such as your name and email address. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiries and feedback.
Technical Information: Like most websites, we automatically collect limited technical data to ensure the Site functions correctly and securely. This may include your IP address, browser type, and basic usage data. Under the GDPR, data such as an IP address can be considered personal data. We use this information to maintain and improve the Site’s performance and protect its security.

3. Our Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We only process your personal data when we have a valid legal basis to do so under the GDPR.

For Voluntary Information you provide when contacting us, our legal basis is our legitimate interest in responding to your communications and inquiries.
For Technical Information collected automatically, our legal basis is our legitimate interest in maintaining the security and functionality of our Site and understanding how it is used so we can improve the experience for our visitors.

4. Cookies

The Site may use essential cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, please note that some features of the Site may not function as intended if you do so.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may only share your data in limited circumstances:

With trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting) who are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only to provide services to us.
To comply with a legal obligation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data (Data Retention)

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected;

Contact Information: Data from inquiries will be retained for the duration necessary to resolve your query and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes.
Technical Information: Technical and analytics data is generally retained in an aggregated or anonymized form for a period of up to 24 months.

7. International Data Transfers

The Sugata Foundation is based in India. If you are accessing our Site from the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data will be transferred to, and processed in, India. We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Notice and applicable data protection laws.

8. Your Data Protection Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

The right to be informed: You have the right to be provided with clear, transparent, and easily understandable information about how we use your information and your rights.
The right of access: You have the right to obtain access to your personal data.
The right to rectification: You are entitled to have your personal data corrected if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
The right to erasure: Also known as ‘the right to be forgotten,’ this enables you to request the deletion or removal of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for us to keep using it.
The right to restrict processing: You have rights to ‘block’ or suppress further use of your information.
The right to data portability: You have the right to obtain and reuse your personal data for your own purposes across different services.
The right to object: You have the right to object to certain types of processing, including processing for direct marketing.
The right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint about the way we handle or process your personal data with your national data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sugatafoundation2009@gmail.com.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no security system can guarantee absolute protection.

By reasonable measures, we mean actions such as:

Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only, based on a need-to-know basis.
Implementing strong password and multi-factor authentication protocols.
Employing secure servers and encryption technologies.
Regularly monitoring and updating our security systems to address potential vulnerabilities.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Notice does not apply to those sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to read the privacy notices of any external sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or our data protection practices, please contact us at:

The Sugata Foundation

41/B/2, R.N.Das Road (Ground Floor), Dhakuria, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. PIN – 700031

Email: sugatafoundation2009@gmail.com