Privacy Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

AD Life Trust ("we", "us", "our") operates the Bridge to Brilliance Talent and Coaching Scholarship program through its website www.adlifetrust.org.in (the "Website") and associated registration platforms. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the personal information of students, beneficiaries, volunteers, and other users ("you", "your") who interact with our services.

By registering on our website or participating in any Bridge to Brilliance Talent and Coaching Scholarship program, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the practices described herein.

AD Life Trust is a registered non-profit trust headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, dedicated to creating quality life for women and children through education, livelihood, health, and humanitarian interventions.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• a) Program Enrollment & Administration: To process your registration, admit you into a program, issue course materials, and manage your participation in Bridge to Brilliance Talent and Coaching Scholarship Program activities.
• b) Communication: To send you program updates, schedules, notifications, certificates, and important announcements via email, SMS, or phone.
• c) Record Keeping & Compliance: To maintain accurate records of beneficiaries, attendance, and program outcomes as required for internal reporting, donor reporting, and statutory compliance.
• d) Program Improvement: To analyze participation data and feedback to improve the quality, reach, and effectiveness of our programs.
• e) Identity Verification: To verify your eligibility for specific programs, scholarships, or subsidized courses.
• f) Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or requests from government authorities.

4. SHARING OF YOUR INFORMATION

AD Life Trust respects your privacy and will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for commercial or marketing purposes.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• a) With Your Consent: With partner institutions, trainers, or collaborating organizations solely for the purpose of program delivery, with your prior knowledge.
• b) With Service Providers: With third-party technology and payment service providers who assist in operating our platform, bound by strict confidentiality obligations.
• c) For Reporting Purposes: Aggregated, non-personally identifiable data may be shared with donors, government bodies, or funding agencies to demonstrate program impact.
• d) Legal Requirements: When required to do so by law, court order, or competent government authority.
• e) Organizational Restructuring: In the event of a merger, restructuring, or dissolution of AD Life Trust, your data may be transferred to a successor organization maintaining the same mission and privacy standards.

5. DATA SECURITY

AD Life Trust is committed to protecting your personal information through appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

• Encryption of data during transmission using SSL/TLS protocols
• Restricted access to personal data, limited to staff who require it for their role
• Confidentiality obligations for all staff and volunteers handling personal data
• Regular review of security practices and systems

However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for any activity occurring under your account.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• Your account or enrollment remains active
• It is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy
• Required by applicable law or organizational governance requirements

Upon request for deletion and where no legal obligation mandates retention, we will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize your personal data.

7. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• a) Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• b) Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• c) Right to Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw consent for non-essential uses of your data at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
• d) Right to Opt-Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from non-essential communications by emailing director@adlifetrust.org.in with the subject line "UNSUBSCRIBE".
• e) Right to Data Portability: Where technically feasible, you may request your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided in Section 10.

8. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Bridge to Brilliance Talent and Coaching Scholarship program serves students, including minors. For participants under the age of 18, we require consent from a parent or legal guardian at the time of registration. We are committed to handling the information of minors with the highest standard of care and do not use such information for any purpose beyond program delivery.

10. CONTACT INFORMATION

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

AD Life Trust reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Significant changes will be communicated via our website or by email. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.