Privacy Policy

Hamadan Craft Revival Foundation (HCRF) respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal data responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you access or use khcrf.org.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Hamadan Craft Revival Foundation (HCRF) is a public-interest, non-profit organization engaged in research, documentation, policy advocacy, and ecosystem development for traditional crafts and artisan communities, with a primary focus on the Kashmir region.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information only to the extent necessary to operate our website and fulfill our public-interest mission.

3. How We Use Information

HCRF uses collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the website
• To provide access to publications, memberships, and resources
• To process registrations, submissions, or applications
• To communicate updates, notices, or responses
• To improve site performance, usability, and security
• To support research, documentation, and policy analysis

We do not sell personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, personal data is processed on the basis of:

• User consent
• Legitimate interests related to research, advocacy, and platform integrity
• Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations

5. Cookies and Analytics

HCRF may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Maintain session functionality
• Understand website usage patterns
• Improve content and performance

Cookies do not collect sensitive personal data. You may control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

HCRF does not sell or rent personal information.

We may share data only:

• With trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, payments) strictly for operational purposes
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of HCRF, users, or the public

All third parties are expected to adhere to appropriate data protection standards.

7. Data Storage and Security

Personal data is stored using reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards.

Measures include:

• Secure servers and access controls
• Encryption where appropriate
• Restricted access to authorized personnel only

No system is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy
• Meet legal, regulatory, or reporting obligations

Data may be anonymized or archived for research and historical purposes.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or update of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of personal data, where appropriate
• Withdraw consent for certain processing activities

Requests can be made by contacting us at info@khcrf.org.

10. Research, Registries, and Public-Interest Data

Some information submitted to registries or research initiatives may be:

• Aggregated
• Anonymized
• Published in reports or datasets

HCRF takes care to avoid publishing personally identifiable information unless consent is given or disclosure is required by law.

11. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites or tools. HCRF is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third parties.

Users should review third-party privacy policies separately.

12. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 18.

HCRF does not knowingly collect personal data from minors without appropriate consent.

13. International Users

Users accessing this website from outside India acknowledge that their data may be processed and stored in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

HCRF may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

15. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns: