Privacy Policy for Creative Foundation​

At Creative Foundation, accessible from https://becreative.org.in, protecting the privacy of our visitors is one of our top priorities.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we safeguard it.

This policy applies only to the information collected through our website and is not applicable to data collected offline or through other channels.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at creativefoundation9005@gmail.com.

Consent

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information.

Information We Collect

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Address (if required for registrations or donations)
  • Any information you share through:
    1. Contact forms
    2. Volunteer/Internship forms
    3. Membership forms
    4. “Share Your Experience” submissions
    5. Workshop registration forms
    6. Attachments you upload

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Internet Service Provider (ISP)
  • Date and time of visit
  • Referring/exiting pages
  • Number of clicks
  • Device information

 

This information is not linked to personally identifiable information and is used for analytics and website improvement.

How We Use Your Information

  • We use the collected information to:
  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website
  • Improve, personalize, and enhance user experience
  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Develop and improve our programs and services
  • Communicate with you for:
  • Customer/visitor support
  • Program updates
  • Registration confirmations
  • Marketing or promotional messages
  • Process volunteer/internship applications
  • Send emails or notifications
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

Log Files

Creative Foundation follows standard log file procedures used by most hosting providers.

These files log visitors when they access the website. The information collected includes:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser type
  • ISP
  • Date/time stamp
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Click data

 

This information is used for:

  • Analyzing trends
  • Administering the website
  • Tracking user movement
  • Gathering demographic data

Advertising Partners (If Any)

Third-party ad partners (if used) may use:

  • Cookies
  • JavaScript
  • Web beacons

 

These technologies help measure advertising effectiveness and personalize ads.
Creative Foundation does not control, manage, or access these third-party cookies.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

Creative Foundation’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other websites or advertisers.
We recommend reviewing the Privacy Policies of any third-party services you interact with.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under the CCPA, eligible users have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal data collected
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Request that personal data not be sold

 

We have one month to respond to such requests.

To exercise your rights, contact us at creativefoundation9005@gmail.com.

GDPR Data Protection Rights (EU Users)

Every user in the EU is entitled to:

  • Right to access – Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure – Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
  • Right to restrict processing – Request limitations on data use
  • Right to object to processing – Object to how your data is processed
  • Right to data portability – Request transfer of your data to another organization

 

Requests will be addressed within one month.
Contact us at creativefoundation9005@gmail.com to exercise these rights.

Children’s Privacy

Creative Foundation does not knowingly collect Personal Identifiable Information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately.
We will promptly remove such data from our records.

Use of Images, Videos & Web Content

Our website may display images, videos, graphics, illustrations, icons, and written content sourced from:

  • Publicly available resources
  • Free stock websites
  • Paid stock platforms
  • Licensed content libraries
  • Open-source resources
  • Contributors, volunteers, and partners
  • User-submitted media (such as stories, photos, or videos)

 

We ensure the following:

1. Licensed & Authorized Use

All digital assets used on our website (images, videos, icons, or written content) are:

  • Owned by Creative Foundation
  • Licensed for our use (paid or free licenses)
  • Used under permitted terms (Creative Commons, royalty-free, or author-approved)
  • Used with proper attribution when required by the license

 

We do not intentionally use media that violates copyright.

2. User-Submitted Images & Content

When users submit photos, videos, testimonials, or written stories through our website (e.g., the Youth Platform, volunteer forms, or experience-sharing forms):

  • They grant Creative Foundation permission to use, modify, publish, or feature this content for social, educational, and promotional purposes.
  • Users confirm that the content they provide is their own or that they have the rights to share it.
  • Users may request removal of their content at any time by contacting us.

3. Images & Videos Featuring Individuals

For photographs or videos captured during programs, events, workshops, or field visits:

  • We strive to obtain consent from individuals (or guardians, in the case of minors) before using their images.
  • Photos used for storytelling or documentation purposes are handled responsibly and respectfully.
  • Sensitive situations are treated with special care to protect identity and dignity.

 

If anyone wishes to have their photo or video removed from our website or social media, they may contact us and we will take prompt action.

4. Educational / Non-Commercial Use

Creative Foundation is a non-profit organization.
Any third-party images, videos, or educational materials used on our website are utilized strictly for:

  • Educational awareness
  • Social impact communication
  • Community development activities
  • Public benefit and outreach

 

We do not resell, distribute, or commercially exploit any third-party content.

5. Unintended Copyright Concerns

If you believe that any content on our website violates copyright or should not be displayed:

Please notify us immediately at creativefoundation9005@gmail.com, and we will:

  • Review the concern
  • Remove the content if required
  • Update licenses or replace the media

 

We are committed to maintaining ethical and lawful content usage.

6. Restrictions on Reuse by Visitors

All images, videos, text, graphics, and media published on the Creative Foundation website are protected.

Visitors cannot:

  • Copy
  • Repost
  • Reuse
  • Modify
  • Distribute
  • Sell

 

…any website content without written permission from Creative Foundation, unless the specific item is marked as open-source or publicly shareable.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page, and the updated version becomes effective immediately.

We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact:

Creative Foundation
Email: creativefoundation9005@gmail.com

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