Aspiring Leaders India Foundation ("Aspire India," "we," "us," or "our") Last updated: July 28, 2026

Aspiring Leaders India Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who interacts with us — including program applicants, participants, alumni, donors, partners, volunteers, and visitors to our website (www.aspireindiafoundation.org). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using our website or applying to our programs, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

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We collect information in the following ways:

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a) Information you provide directly

• Program applications (e.g., name, email, phone number, date of birth, gender, educational institution, academic details, income/first-generation status, essays, and supporting documents)

• Contact form and inquiry submissions

• Mailing list / newsletter sign-ups (name and email address)

• Donation and payment information (name, contact details, and payment details processed via our payment gateway partners)

• Testimonials, videos, photos, and stories you voluntarily share with us for use on our website or marketing materials

• Communications with our team via email, phone, or social media

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b) Information collected automatically

• IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system

• Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring/exit pages

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)

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c) Information from third parties

• Information shared by our partner organizations, referral partners, or academic institutions in connection with program applications

• Publicly available information (e.g., LinkedIn profiles) shared by applicants or alumni for verification or storytelling purposes

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as health data or government ID numbers) unless it is voluntarily provided and necessary for a specific program requirement, in which case it is handled with additional care.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Evaluate and process applications for the Aspire Leaders Program (ALP), Extended Leadership Program (ELP), and other initiatives

• Communicate with applicants, participants, and alumni about program status, opportunities, and updates

• Process donations and issue receipts/acknowledgements

• Send newsletters and updates to subscribers (only if you've opted in)

• Share impact stories, testimonials, and program outcomes on our website and social media (with your consent)

• Improve our website, programs, and user experience

• Comply with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations

• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact forms

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

 

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Program partners and mentors involved in delivering our leadership programs

• Service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, send emails, or manage applications (e.g., hosting providers, payment gateways, email service providers), under confidentiality obligations

• Harvard-affiliated or global Aspire network partners, where relevant to program delivery

• Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public

• Successor organizations, in the event of a merger, restructuring, or transfer of our operations (with notice to affected individuals where required)

We require any third party we share data with to protect it in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

 

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including:

• Program administration and alumni relations

• Legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

• As long as you remain subscribed to our mailing list or engaged with our programs

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to Section 7 below.

 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences

• Understand how visitors use our site (analytics)

• Improve website performance and content

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

 

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time (e.g., by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails)

• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at indiaprograms@aspireleaders.org

 

8. Children's Privacy

Our programs are primarily intended for college students and young adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

 

 

 

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as social media platforms or partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

 

10. International Data Transfers

As Aspire India operates in connection with a global program network, your information may be processed or stored in countries other than your own, including India and the United States. Where required, we take steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when the latest changes were made. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

 

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Aspiring Leaders India Foundation

Bangalore, India Business Hours:

Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm IST

Email: indiaprograms@aspireleaders.org

Website: www.aspireindiafoundation.org

 

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and should be reviewed by a qualified legal professional to ensure full compliance with applicable data protection laws (such as India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and any other relevant regulations in jurisdictions where Aspire India operates).