Privacy Policy & DPDP Notice
Effective Date: October 2026 • Version: v1.0-2026 • Data Fiduciary: International United Growth Council (IUGC)
1. Purpose & Scope
This Privacy Policy is issued by the International United Growth Council (IUGC) pursuant to Section 5 of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 (Act No. 22 of 2023). It informs individuals ("Data Principals") regarding how their personal data is collected, stored, processed, and safeguarded when interacting with our digital web properties, community membership, and the flagship 12 Days 12 Jyotirling Yatra initiative.
2. Personal Data We Collect & Specific Processing Purposes
| Category of Data | Specific Purpose | Lawful Basis (DPDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Contact & Identity (Name, Email, WhatsApp/Phone, City) |
Pilgrim/participant communication, issuance of registration numbers (e.g. YATRA-2026-XXXX), and council notices. | Consent (Section 6) |
| Government Identity Document Proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport/DL uploaded) |
Identity authentication, security clearance for temple trusts, expedition passenger manifests, and emergency response. | Explicit Consent (Section 6) |
| Technical & Audit Metadata (IP address, User Agent, Consent Timestamp) |
Compliance auditing to demonstrate voluntary consent as required by DPDP regulators. | Legal Obligation (Section 6(10)) |
3. Safeguards for Minors (Children)
In compliance with Section 9 of the DPDP Act, IUGC does not knowingly process personal data of persons under 18 years of age without verifiable consent of a parent or lawful guardian. All yatra participants declare age attestation at registration.
4. Data Storage, Security & Retention
- Storage: All personal data is hosted within secure server environments. Uploaded ID card documents are stored on restricted directories.
- Retention Limitation: Personal data and identity documents are retained solely for the operational duration of the yatra, event insurance/audit requirements, and council records, after which data principals may request erasure.
- No Commercial Sharing: IUGC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third-party advertisers or telemarketers.
5. Rights of Data Principals (Under DPDP Act)
Every participant enjoys statutory rights under the DPDP Act, including:
- Right to Access Information (Section 11): Request a summary of personal data held about you.
- Right to Correction & Erasure (Section 12): Request correction of inaccurate data or deletion of your uploaded ID document.
- Right to Withdraw Consent (Section 6(4)): Withdraw previously given consent for marketing or council notifications.
- Right of Grievance Redressal (Section 13): File a grievance regarding any perceived privacy issue.
6. Grievance Redressal Officer Contact Details
Designation: Data Protection & Grievance Redressal Officer
Organization: International United Growth Council (IUGC)
Official Grievance Email: grievance@iugc.in / worldrecord@iugc.in
Statutory Response Timeline: Maximum 30 calendar days as per DPDP regulatory guidelines.