PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: August 5, 2026
Last Updated: October 22, 2026
Website: https://ssfi.in
1. Introduction
Welcome to SUSTAINABLE SHRIMP FARMING FOUNDATION ("SSFI", "We", "Us", or "Our"). SSFI is a non-profit organization registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 in India. We are committed to protecting and respecting your personal privacy in compliance with applicable laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), 2023.
This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, storage, disclosure, and protection of Your Personal Data when You access or use Our Website accessible at SSFI.in or interact with Our services and initiatives.
2. Entity & Contact Details
● Entity Name: Sustainable Shrimp Farming Foundation
● Corporate Identification Number (CIN): U85499MR2026NPL479391 ● Registered Office Address: Innov8 Kalpataru Prime, C/O M/S. Amber Real Estate Ltd., 4th Floor, Unit No. 1,2, Plot No. D-3, Road No. 16, Wagle, Thane (West), Thane – 400604, Maharashtra, India.
● Official Website: https://ssfi.in
● Official Contact Email: info@ssfi.in
3. Definitions
● Account: A unique account created for You to access Our Service or specific parts of Our Service.
● Cookies: Small text files placed on Your computer, mobile device, or other device by a website containing browsing history details and preferences.
● Device: Any device that can access the Service, including computers, cell phones, or digital tablets.
● Personal Data (or "Personal Information"): Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
● Service: Refers to the Website accessible from SSFI.in.
● Service Provider: Any natural or legal person processing data on behalf of the Company to facilitate, provide, or assist in analyzing the Service.
● Usage Data: Data collected automatically from the Service infrastructure (e.g., duration of page visits, IP addresses, browser details).
4. Information We Collect
A. Personal Data You Provide Directly
While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information to contact or identify You, including:
● First name and last name
● Email address
● Phone number
● Organizational affiliation, designation, or address details provided during inquiries B. Usage Data (Collected Automatically)
When accessing the Service, Usage Data is collected automatically, which may include:
● Device Internet Protocol (IP) address
● Browser type and version
● Pages of Our Service visited, time/date of visit, and time spent on those pages ● Unique device identifiers, mobile operating system details, and diagnostic data
5. Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use session and persistent tracking technologies (such as cookies and web beacons) to monitor activity, improve functionality, and maintain network security.
● Necessary / Essential Cookies (Session): Essential to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent account use, and deliver core services requested by You.
● Cookies Policy Acceptance Cookies (Persistent): Record Your consent choices regarding cookie preferences for future visits.
● Functionality Cookies (Persistent): Remember choices You make (such as login details or language preferences) to offer a personalized experience.
Note: You can instruct Your browser to refuse all cookies. However, disabling essential cookies may impact certain functionality on the site.
6. Use of Your Personal Data
We process Your Personal Data for lawful purposes related to Our mission, including:
● To Provide and Maintain Our Service: Including monitoring usage trends and verifying system integrity.
● To Manage Your Account: Overseeing Your registration and access to registered user functionalities.
● For Contractual Obligations: Fulfilling agreements, terms, or service contracts executed through the platform.
● To Contact You: Reaching You via email, telephone calls, or SMS regarding security alerts, service updates, administrative notices, or user request responses. ● For Communications: Providing general news, updates, and informative content regarding Our non-profit initiatives (only where permitted by law or with Your consent). ● For Restructuring: Evaluating or conducting any merger, asset transfer, or restructuring under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
7. Text Messages (SMS) Notice
If You explicitly opt in to receive text (SMS) communications from Us:
● We collect and store Your phone number, consent date, and delivery records. ● Text messages are sent for customer care, account notifications, authentication (OTP), security alerts, and promotional announcements.
● Data Sharing Guardrail: No mobile information or phone number records are shared with or sold to third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. Mobile data is only processed by technical Service Providers responsible for delivering the messages.
● Opt-Out: You may reply STOP to cancel text communications at any time, or reply HELP for support. Message and data rates may apply.
8. Sharing & Disclosure of Personal Data
We do not sell or rent Your Personal Data. Disclosures occur only in the following scenarios:
● With Service Providers: Hosting, technical, and analytical partners operating under strict confidentiality obligations.
● For Law Enforcement & Legal Requirements: When mandated by applicable Indian laws, judicial orders, court summons, or governmental regulatory requests. ● For Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, consolidation, or transfer of organizational assets to another Section 8 non-profit entity.
● With Your Prior Consent: Disclosing information for any other specific purpose explicitly approved by You.
9. Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to achieve the objectives outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with statutory obligations under Indian law, or resolve disputes:
● Account Information: Retained for the active duration of Your Account relationship, plus up to 24 months post-closure to resolve potential follow-up issues.
● Customer Support & Correspondence: Retained for up to 24 months from ticket closure for quality assurance and record-keeping.
● Usage & Analytics Data: Retained for up to 24 months for diagnostic analysis, trend monitoring, and system security.
Upon expiry of retention periods, data is securely erased, converted into non-identifiable statistical aggregations, or isolated in encrypted backup schedules until routine deletion.
10. Security of Your Personal Data
We employ reasonable security practices and organizational procedures appropriate to protect Your Personal Data against loss, unauthorized access, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under 16. If You become aware that a child has provided Us with Personal Data without parental consent, please contact Us, and We will promptly remove such information from Our records.
12. External Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external sites not operated by Us. Clicking a third-party link will direct You to that party's website. We strongly encourage You to review the Privacy Policy of every external website You visit, as We assume no responsibility for third-party content or privacy practices.
13. Your Rights & Data Rights
Subject to applicable law (including the DPDP Act, 2023), You have the right to:
● Access, review, and request copies of Your Personal Data.
● Request corrections or updates to inaccurate information.
● Request the deletion or erasure of Your Personal Data where retention is no longer legally required.
● Withdraw consent previously provided for data processing.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update Our Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For material updates, We will notify You via email or a prominent notification notice on Our Service prior to the updates taking effect.
15. Grievance Officer & Contact Us
If You have questions, concerns, or grievances regarding this Privacy Policy or Our data handling practices, please contact Our designated Grievance / Privacy Officer:
Grievance / Privacy Officer
Sustainable Shrimp Farming Foundation
Address: Innov8 Kalpataru Prime, C/O M/S. Amber Real Estate Ltd., 4th Floor, Unit No. 1,2, Plot No. D-3, Road No. 16, Wagle, Thane (West), Thane – 400604, Maharashtra, India
Email: info@ssfi.in