Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 1 April 2025
At the Centre for Knowledge Sovereignty (CKS), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, www.cksindia.org and interact with our services.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, job title, and any other details you voluntarily provide through forms, inquiries, or subscriptions.
- Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our website.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and optimise website performance.
- Commitment to Data Sovereignty
At CKS, we strongly believe in data sovereignty—the right of individuals and organisations to have control over their data. We ensure that:
- All data collected and processed by CKS is stored within jurisdictions that respect and enforce strong data protection laws.
- We do not transfer or process data outside of designated sovereign territories without explicit consent and legal compliance.
- Our data infrastructure prioritises security, transparency, and user control, minimising reliance on foreign entities for data processing.
- We advocate for ethical data governance, ensuring that your information is used only for the intended purposes and never exploited.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for:
- Delivering and improving our services while ensuring compliance with data protection standards.
- Communicating with you about inquiries, updates, or newsletters.
- Customising user experience and analysing website performance.
- Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and security obligations.
- Data Storage & Processing
- Your data is stored on secure servers that comply with data sovereignty laws and industry best practices.
- We implement strict access controls to prevent unauthorised access, breaches, or misuse of data.
- We ensure data residency within legally compliant jurisdictions and do not engage in unauthorised cross-border data transfers.
- Data Sharing & Disclosure
CKS does not sell or rent your personal information. Data may only be shared under the following circumstances:
- With service providers that adhere to data sovereignty and privacy commitments.
- When legally required to comply with regulations or legal processes.
- Your Rights & Control Over Data
As part of our commitment to data sovereignty, you have the right to:
- Access, modify, or delete your personal information.
- Restrict or object to certain data processing activities.
- Request transparency about where and how your data is stored and processed.
- Withdraw consent for data collection at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact us at secretariat@cksindia.in
- Third-Party Services & Data Protection
While our website may link to third-party services, we do not control their data policies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them. CKS ensures that any third-party service providers we engage comply with our data sovereignty principles.
- Data Security Measures
We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption protocols to safeguard sensitive information.
- Regular audits to ensure compliance with evolving data protection laws.
Restricted access to ensure data is only handled by authorised personnel.
- Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or best practices. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or data sovereignty commitments, reach out to us at secretariat@cksindia.in
By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.