Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 03, 2026

Janshakti Janta Dal ("JJD", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws, including the local and other relevant Indian laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website https://janshaktijantadal.com (the "Website"), interact with us online, join as a member/volunteer, make a donation, or otherwise provide us with your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Basic identity and contact information: Name, email address, mobile/phone number, address, date of birth, gender (when voluntarily provided through membership/join forms, contact forms, or donation pages).
• Membership/Volunteer information: Occupation, area of interest, preferred location/constituency, photograph (if uploaded), social media handles (optional).
• Donation-related information: Name, PAN (if provided for tax receipt purposes), payment details (handled by secure third-party payment gateways — we do not store full card/bank details), donation amount, receipt preferences.
• Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent, referral source, cookies/session data.
• Communication data: Messages, queries, or feedback sent via contact forms, email, or other channels.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data unless voluntarily and explicitly provided by you for a specific legitimate purpose related to party activities.

2. How We Collect Your Information

• Directly from you when you fill out forms (join, volunteer, donation, contact).
• Automatically through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools when you browse the Website.
• From third parties in limited cases (e.g., payment processors confirming donation success).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data only for legitimate purposes connected to our functioning as a political party, including:

• Processing membership/volunteer registrations and communicating about party activities, events, campaigns.
• Processing donations and issuing receipts (including tax-related receipts if applicable).
• Sending political communications, newsletters, or appeals (with consent where required).
• Responding to your queries or feedback.
• Improving the Website, analyzing usage, and ensuring security.
• Complying with legal obligations (election laws, tax requirements, etc.).

4. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only in these limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers (payment gateways, hosting, email services) under confidentiality agreements.
• With party office-bearers or authorized volunteers for internal purposes.
• If required by law, court order, Election Commission, or government authorities.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and user experience. You can manage preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law (e.g., donation records may be kept for 7–10 years for tax/audit purposes). After that, we delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law (including DPDP Act), you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data we hold
• Correct inaccurate data
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Raise a grievance regarding your data

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. International Transfers

Our operations are primarily in India. Any data transfer outside India (if any) will comply with DPDP Act requirements.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted here with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance.

Thank you for supporting Janshakti Janta Dal. Your trust is important to us.