Privacy & Data Protection Policy
Our commitment to scientific integrity extends to your data. We treat personal information with the same rigor and ethical standards we apply to our river basin analytics.
Scope & Commitment
GangaAnalytics.digital operates on a foundation of trust. As a scientific entity focused on the Ganga river basin, our primary interaction with individuals involves researchers, institutional partners, and governmental agencies. This policy outlines our strict protocols regarding the collection, usage, and protection of personal data across our digital infrastructure.
We strictly adhere to the principles of data minimization. We only collect information necessary for the specific purpose of facilitating partnerships, delivering research insights, or responding to technical inquiries. Unlike commercial platforms, our analytics focus is on hydrological and ecological data; your personal information is never aggregated into our basin models or sold to third parties. Our infrastructure is static, meaning no dynamic user databases are maintained on the public-facing site.
- • Identifiable Data: Name, email, institutional affiliation (for correspondence).
- • Technical Data: IP addresses (anonymized), browser type (for site compatibility).
- • Non-Personal Data: River basin metrics, water quality indices (public domain).
Data Lifecycle Flow
How your information moves through our secure, static architecture—from inquiry to insight.
Collection Event
Data is collected only when you voluntarily initiate contact via the email form or direct communication. We do not use cookies to track browsing behavior across the web.
Temporary Processing
Your inquiry is processed to formulate a response. Correspondence data is stored securely on encrypted, offline local servers at our Varanasi facility.
Retention & Purge
Retention depends on the nature of the partnership. Upon project completion or request, all identifiable data is securely purged within 30 days.
IT Act Compliance
Adhering to Indian IT (Amendment) Act 2008 for data sensitivity.
Encryption
TLS 1.3 for transit. AES-256 for static storage at our local facility.
No Third-Party Sales
We explicitly forbid the sale or rental of user data to commercial entities.
Right to Access
Users may request a copy of their stored data or deletion at any time.
Third-Party Processors
GangaAnalytics.digital does not utilize external CRM or marketing automation platforms. However, strictly limited technical infrastructure may involve processors solely for connectivity:
- Email Hosting Provider: For receiving and sending correspondence only.
- Domain Registrar: For DNS management.
- Static Hosting Provider: To serve the HTML/CSS files you are currently viewing.
None of these providers have permission to use your data for their own purposes. All data remains under our custody.
Cookies & Tracking
As a static informational site, we do not deploy tracking cookies, pixels, or fingerprinting scripts. A strictly necessary technical session cookie may be used for security (CSRF protection) during form submissions, which expires immediately upon closing the browser.
For a detailed breakdown of our limited cookie usage, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Have questions about our privacy practices?
Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) monitors all privacy-related inquiries regarding our analytics work in the Ganga basin.
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