Privacy Policy
Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 · Information Technology Act 2000
The Odisha Janta Congress Party ("OJC", "we", "us") respects your right to privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, how we protect it, and your rights under Indian law.
1. Who We Are (Data Fiduciary)
OJC acts as a Data Fiduciary under the DPDP Act 2023.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Data Fiduciary | Odisha Janta Congress Party (OJC) |
| Founded | 2026 |
| Founding President | Shri Mohammed Moquim |
| Registered Office | OJC Party Office, Plot No-56, Satya Nagar, Bhubaneswar - 751007 |
| General Contact | contact@ojcp.org.in · +91 9777770323 |
| Privacy Contact | privacy@ojcp.org.in |
| Grievance Officer | [To be appointed] · grievance@ojcp.org.in |
2. What We Collect
We collect information only when you choose to provide it. You do not need to share information to read our vision or browse the website.
a) Information you provide directly
| Form | Information Collected |
|---|---|
| Membership Registration (Join page) | Full name · Mobile · Age · District · Block · Contribution interest · Email (optional) · Message (optional) |
| Event RSVP (Events page) | Full name · Mobile · District · Number of attendees |
| Contact Form | Full name · Mobile · Email · Reason · Message |
b) Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, our servers automatically log your IP address (anonymised), browser type, pages visited, and date/time of access for security and operational purposes.
c) What we do NOT collect
- Aadhaar numbers, PAN, or government identification
- Bank account details or financial data (until donation system launches)
- Information about persons under 18 years of age
- Medical or health information
3. Why We Collect It (Purposes)
- To register you as a supporter or member and connect you with your district coordinator
- To confirm your event registration and share logistics
- To respond to your queries
- To organise volunteer work and wing activities
- To send you policy updates and event invitations (with opt-out in every message)
- To maintain the security and integrity of the website
- To comply with applicable law including ECI requirements
- To analyse, in aggregated and anonymised form, the geographic spread of our supporter base
4. Legal Basis (DPDP Act 2023)
OJC processes your personal information only on the basis of your consent (given freely, specifically, informed, and unambiguous through form submission) or legitimate uses under DPDP Act Section 7. You may withdraw consent at any time.
5. Who We Share It With
| With Whom | Why | What |
|---|---|---|
| Your District Coordinator | Follow up on membership within 48 hours | Name, mobile, district, contribution interest |
| Authorised OJC personnel | Internal coordination | Need-to-know basis only |
| IT/hosting service provider | Website operations | Technical access under confidentiality |
| Government authorities | Valid legal process only | Only what is specifically demanded |
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We do not share with other political parties, advertisers, or foreign entities.
6. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on servers in India. We do not transfer data outside India. We implement reasonable security practices including HTTPS/TLS encryption, access controls, multi-factor authentication on admin systems, and regular security audits.
Retention periods
| Information Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Active member records | While member, plus 3 years after withdrawal |
| Event RSVP data | Until event concludes, plus 6 months |
| Contact form / general enquiries | 12 months from last contact |
| Server access logs | 12 months |
7. Your Rights (DPDP Act 2023)
- Right to information - ask what data we hold and how we use it
- Right to correction and erasure - request correction of inaccurate data or deletion where no longer needed
- Right to grievance redressal - we respond within 15 working days
- Right to withdraw consent - at any time; we stop processing within a reasonable period
- Right to opt out of communications - every message carries an opt-out option
- Right to escalate - to the Data Protection Board of India if unsatisfied with our response
To exercise your rights, write to: privacy@ojcp.org.in or call +91 9777770323.
8. Children's Data
Our website is intended for adults (18+). We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If you believe your child has provided information, write to privacy@ojcp.org.in and we will delete it.
9. Grievance Officer
In compliance with DPDP Act Section 7(9) and IT Rules 2011 Rule 5(9), OJC has designated a Grievance Officer:
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | [To be appointed before publication] |
| grievance@ojcp.org.in | |
| Phone | +91 9777770323 |
| Hours | Mon-Sat · 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST |
We acknowledge grievances within 24 hours and respond substantively within 15 working days.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated to registered members. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
11. Governing Law
This Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of India. Disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.