Privacy Policy

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information that is automatically collected when you use our services. The types of information we collect include:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register for membership, submit reports, participate in our community activities, or interact with our services, you may provide the following information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Group and regional affiliation
• Post/position within the organization
• Profile photograph
• Membership details
• Event reports (text and photos)
• Contributions to Mangalyatra publications
• Details about group office bearers, members, and organizational strength
• Nominee information for organizational positions

1.2 Authentication Information

We use phone number authentication through MSG91 for secure login to our platform. This authentication process verifies your identity through WhatsApp-based verification.

1.3 Information from Minors

Our Yuva Forum serves members aged 15 to 25. For members under the age of 18, we require parental or guardian consent before collecting their personal information. Parents or guardians may review, modify, or request deletion of their child’s information by contacting us at office@jsgif.co.in.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Managing memberships and maintaining member directories
• Sending alerts and notifications regarding form submissions
• Processing and publishing Mangalyatra reports and newsletters
• Administrative purposes related to the federation and its affiliated groups
• Facilitating connections between members and groups
• Organizing and promoting community events and activities
• Managing our affiliated ventures (JSG BizNetwork, Rakta Mitra, JSG Saptapadi)
• Authenticating user access and ensuring account security
• Communicating with you about federation activities, updates, and announcements
• Maintaining records of group office bearers, members, and organizational information
• Improving our services and user experience
• Complying with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Within JSGIF Ecosystem

Your information may be shared with our affiliated ventures, including JSG BizNetwork (Business Networking), Rakta Mitra (Blood Donors Network), and JSG Saptapadi (Matrimony), to provide integrated services within the JSGIF community. This sharing is done to enhance your experience and facilitate community engagement across our platforms.

3.2 Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services, including:

• SMTP email service providers for sending communications
• MSG91 for WhatsApp-based phone number authentication
• Web hosting and server providers
• Payment processors (for future payment processing capabilities)

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

3.3 Member Directory

Certain information, such as names, group affiliations, posts, and contact details, may be displayed in our member directories accessible to other authenticated members of the federation. This facilitates networking and community building within the Jain community.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court, government agency, or law enforcement).

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure authentication mechanisms including phone-based verification
• Encryption of data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure storage of data on protected servers

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the purposes for which it is used. Factors determining retention periods include membership status, legal and regulatory requirements, operational needs, and legitimate business interests. You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us, subject to our legitimate need to retain certain information for legal, administrative, or historical purposes.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions
• Objection: You may object to certain processing of your personal information
• Restriction: You may request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 12 below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

Currently, our website does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies for analytics or advertising purposes. If this changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide you with appropriate notice and choice mechanisms.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

JSGIF is based in India and primarily serves the Jain community in India and internationally. While our primary operations are in India, we have members in our Overseas region. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

While we do not currently process payments through our website, we plan to implement payment processing capabilities in the near future for membership fees, event registrations, donations, or other services. When payment processing is implemented, we will use reputable third-party payment processors who comply with industry security standards. We will not store complete credit card or payment information on our servers. This Privacy Policy will be updated to reflect our payment processing practices when such services become available.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. You also acknowledge that your personal information will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.