Effective Date: March 1st, 2026

1. Introduction

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “the Foundation”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our alumni, donors, and friends. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (iitkfoundation.org) or interact with us at events.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us. This typically includes:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
• Academic Information: Department/Major and Graduation Year.
• Event Participation: Information related to your attendance at Foundation-sponsored events or reunions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Alumni Engagement: To keep you informed about Foundation news, events, and initiatives.
• Networking: To facilitate connections among the IIT Kanpur alumni community.
• Internal Records: To maintain an accurate database of our alumni network for historical and planning purposes.
• Fundraising: To share opportunities for supporting the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We value your trust and do not sell, rent, or lease our alumni lists to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (e.g., email platforms or event registration services) who assist us in our operations, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or other legal process.

IIT Kanpur: With the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur for official alumni and institutional purposes.

5. Your Choices and Rights

• Review and Updates: You may review or request changes to your contact information at any time by emailing us at operations@iitkfoundation.org.
• Opt-Out: Every email we send includes an “unsubscribe” link. You can also request to be removed from our mailing list by contacting us directly.

6. California “Do Not Track” Disclosure

We do not currently track our users across third-party websites and therefore do not respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals from your web browser.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: IIT Kanpur Foundation 3790 El Camino Real, #1038, Palo Alto, CA 94306 or operations@iitkfoundation.org

 

Implementation Checklist:

• Conspicuous Link: Ensure the link to this policy is in the footer of iitkfoundation.org  and contains the word “Privacy” (e.g., “Privacy Policy”).
• Fact-Check Your Tech: If you use cookies on the website (for logins or analytics), you should add a small section stating: “We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic.”