Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Jainext (“Jainext”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you use our website https://jainext.8orbits.com/ and its associated pages and forms (“Website”).

By using the Website or submitting your information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy, in accordance with applicable Indian law, including emerging data protection principles.

1. Information we collect
   • Information you provide directly:
     • Contact details such as name, email address, phone number, WhatsApp number, and city, when you fill forms like Contact Us, Join Us, Pathshala form, or event registrations.
     • Information about your interest in Pathshala, events, volunteering, or other Jainext activities.
     • Messages or queries submitted through the Website or via email/WhatsApp.
   • Event/Pathshala‑related information:
     • Participant or student names, age group, basic profile details required for registration and administration of programs, where such forms are used through the Website.
   • Automatically collected information (through hosting platform/analytics tools, if enabled):
     • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs.
     • Cookies or similar technologies, as may be implemented by the hosting provider 8Orbits or analytics tools.

   The exact data fields may vary depending on the forms implemented on the Website at any given time.

2. How we use your information
   • To respond to your queries, messages, or requests submitted through the Website or other contact channels.
   • To manage registrations, communications, and coordination for events, Pathshala programs, or other Jainext activities.
   • To send you updates about our events, initiatives, and relevant educational or community content, where you have indicated interest or have an existing relationship with Jainext.
   • To maintain records for internal administration, planning, and compliance with applicable laws.
   • To improve the Website’s content, user experience, and functionality, and to monitor usage patterns and security.

   We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Legal basis for processing (where applicable)
   • Your consent (for example, when you voluntarily provide your details through a form).
   • Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our educational and community activities, while ensuring your fundamental rights and freedoms are respected.
   • Compliance with legal obligations, if any records are required to be maintained by applicable laws.
4. Sharing of information
   • Within Jainext: With authorized office bearers, volunteers, and team members who need the information to organize events, run Pathshala programs, or respond to your queries.
   • Service providers and technical partners: With website hosting and technology providers, such as 8Orbits.com, and other vendors who support Website operation, email services, or WhatsApp communication, under appropriate arrangements.
   • Legal and compliance: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Jainext, our community, or others.

   We do not share your personal information for unrelated marketing by third parties.

5. Cookies and tracking technologies
   • The Website may use cookies or similar technologies (through the hosting platform or analytics tools) to:
     • Enable basic site functionality.
     • Understand aggregate usage patterns and improve performance.
   • You can manage cookie settings at the browser level; however, disabling certain cookies may affect the functioning of some features.

   If you integrate a specific analytics or marketing tool later (e.g., Google Analytics), you should update this section to name it and describe its use.

6. Data retention
   • Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by applicable laws.
   • Information related to events, Pathshala enrollments, and communications may be retained for a reasonable period for record‑keeping, reporting, and historical reference, unless you request deletion where feasible.
7. Data security
   • Reasonable technical and organizational measures are taken to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
   • However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s privacy
   • Jainext focuses significantly on children and youth through Pathshala and educational programs.
   • Where personal information of children is collected (e.g., for Pathshala or youth programs), it is generally provided by parents, guardians, or authorized adults, or with their consent.
   • If you believe that a child’s personal information has been provided to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can review and take suitable action.
9. Your rights and choices
   • To request access to the personal information we hold about you.
   • To request correction or update of inaccurate or incomplete information.
   • To request deletion of your personal information, where feasible and not in conflict with legal obligations or legitimate interests.
   • To withdraw consent for certain uses, where processing is based on consent.

   You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the details provided in the “Contact us” section below. We may need to verify your identity before acting on certain requests.

10. Third‑party websites and social media
    • The Website contains links to third‑party platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, WhatsApp, and 8Orbits.com.
    • These platforms operate under their own privacy policies, and Jainext is not responsible for their practices.
    • When you leave our Website or interact with third‑party plugins or links, their privacy policies will apply to any information you provide to them.
11. International transfers
    • The Website is primarily intended for users in India, and data is generally processed within India or on servers of our service providers.
    • If any personal information is transferred outside India due to the location of service providers, reasonable safeguards will be considered to protect your information, to the extent required by applicable law.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
    • This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.
    • The “Last updated” date at the top indicates the latest version. Continued use of the Website after the Policy is updated will be deemed acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. Contact us
    • Email: jainextinfo@gmail.com
    • Phone / WhatsApp: +91 99875 87967
    • Contact form: Available on the “Contact Us” page of the Website.