Privacy Policy for Sindhi Sangat (www.sindhisangat.com)

Sindhi Sangat ("we", "our", "us") is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Sindhi language, culture, and heritage. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you visit www.sindhisangat.com, use our mobile applications (including Learn Sindhi), or interact with our services.

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

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Messages submitted through contact forms
  • Newsletter subscription details
  • Event or program registration information

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device details
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URLs
  • Cookies and similar technologies

1.3 Mobile App Data (Learn Sindhi App)

  • Basic usage analytics
  • Optional account information
  • No sensitive personal data collected
  • No data sold or shared for advertising

1.4 Third-Party Services

We may use:

  • Google Analytics
  • YouTube API Services
  • Email service providers

Use of YouTube API Services is governed by:

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Send newsletters (with consent)
  • Manage events and community programs
  • Analyze website performance
  • Maintain security

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

3. Legal Basis (GDPR)

  • Consent
  • Legitimate interest
  • Contractual necessity

4. Cookies

Used for:

  • Functionality
  • Analytics
  • User experience

You may disable cookies in your browser.

5. Data Sharing

Shared only with:

  • Trusted service providers
  • Legal authorities when required
  • Event partners (with consent)

6. Data Security

We use:

  • HTTPS
  • Secure servers
  • Access controls
  • Regular security reviews

7. International Transfers

We ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

8. Your Rights

You may:

  • Access your data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability

Contact: info@sindhisangat.com

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

10. External Links

We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

11. Changes

We may update this policy periodically.

12. Contact

Sindhi Sangat
Email: info@sindhisangat.com
Website: www.sindhisangat.com

YouTube API Disclosure (Required if you embed videos)

Sindhi Sangat uses YouTube API Services to display video content.

By using our Website or apps, you agree to:

You may revoke YouTube API access via: https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions (security.google.com in Bing)
We do not store or share any personal data obtained from YouTube API Services.

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Privacy Policy (Short Footer Version)

We respect your privacy. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your data in our Privacy Policy.

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By using this website, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

Cookie Policy (Short Footer Version)

This site uses cookies to enhance your experience. Review our Cookie Policy.

If you want, I can also prepare:

  • A Refund & Cancellation Policy
  • A Community Guidelines / Code of Conduct
  • A Data Retention Policy
  • A Legal Disclaimer
  • A DMCA / Copyright Notice
  • A Child Safety Statement

Community Guidelines / Code of Conduct

Last Updated: 15.01.2026
Sindhi Sangat aims to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all community members.

1. Respectful Behavior

Users must:

  • Treat others with respect
  • Avoid harassment, hate speech, or discrimination
  • Use appropriate language

2. Content Standards

Users must not post:

  • Offensive, harmful, or abusive content
  • Copyright-infringing material
  • Spam, advertisements, or misleading information

3. Safety

  • No threats, bullying, or intimidation
  • No sharing of personal data of others
  • No impersonation of individuals or organizations

4. Cultural Sensitivity

  • Sindhi Sangat promotes Sindhi culture.
  • Users should respect cultural values and traditions.

5. Enforcement

We may:

  • Remove content
  • Suspend or block users
  • Report illegal activity to authorities

Data Retention Policy

Last Updated: 15.01.2026
Sindhi Sangat retains personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy.

1. Retention Periods

  • Contact form submissions: 12 months
  • Newsletter subscriptions: until user unsubscribes
  • Event registrations: 24 months
  • Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • App usage data: minimal and temporary

2. Deletion Requests

Users may request deletion of their data at any time by emailing info@sindhisangat.com.

3. Backups

Backups may retain data for up to 90 days before automatic deletion.

Legal Disclaimer

Last Updated: 15.01.2026

1. General Information

The content on www.sindhisangat.com is provided for educational, cultural, and informational purposes only.

2. No Professional Advice

Nothing on the website constitutes:

  • Legal advice
  • Financial advice
  • Medical advice

Users should consult qualified professionals for such matters.

3. Accuracy

We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee:

  • Completeness
  • Reliability
  • Error-free content

4. External Links

We are not responsible for content on third-party websites.

DMCA / Copyright Notice

Last Updated: 15.01.2026
Sindhi Sangat respects intellectual property rights.

1. Copyright Ownership

All original content on this website is owned by Sindhi Sangat unless otherwise stated.

2. Reporting Copyright Violations

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used improperly, send a DMCA notice to:
Email: info@sindhisangat.com
Subject: DMCA Takedown Request
Include:

  • Your contact information
  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • URL of the infringing content
  • A statement of good-faith belief
  • A statement under penalty of perjury
  • Your electronic signature

3. Action

We will:

  • Review the request
  • Remove infringing content if valid
  • Notify the user who posted it

Child Safety Statement

Last Updated: 15.01.2026
Sindhi Sangat is committed to protecting children online and offline.

1. No Collection of Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years (or the age required by local law).

2. Safe Content

We ensure that:

  • Our educational content is child-friendly
  • No harmful or inappropriate material is published

3. Parental Responsibility

Parents/guardians should:

  • Supervise children’s online activity
  • Review our Privacy Policy

4. Reporting Concerns

If you believe a child’s data has been shared with us, contact info@sindhisangat.com and we will delete it promptly.

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