All India Kitchen Garden Association (AIKGA) Last Updated: January 20, 2026
1. Introduction and Scope:
At AIKGA, we value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). It explains how we collect, use, store, process and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website (aikga.org), fill out membership forms, or participate in our community activities. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Notice and Consent:
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read this notice. We process your personal data based on:
- Explicit Consent: For membership, newsletters, and events.
- Legitimate Uses: For specified purposes under the DPDP Act, such as responding to your voluntary requests.
- Withdrawal: You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our Data Protection Officer.
3. Personal Data We Collect:
We collect only the minimum data necessary for our activities:
- Voluntary Data: Name, email, phone number, address, city/state, and gender.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information collected via cookies and Google Analytics to improve your experience.
4. Purpose of Processing:
Your data is used solely for the following specified purposes:
- Managing and processing your AIKGA membership.
- Communicating updates regarding workshops, events, and newsletters.
- Respond to enquiries
- Improving website functionality and maintaining internal records.
Note: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data for third-party marketing.
5. Data Storage and Protection:
We use various security measures to protect your data, including:
- Security: We use SSL encryption, secured forms, and WordPress security firewalls to protect your information.
- Storage: Data submitted via Google Forms is governed by Google’s security protocols as the Data Processor.
- Access and Sharing: Limited access to Personal Data. Sharing of your Personal Data may be done only (i) with internal AIKGA chapters or teams for membership coordination; (ii) with service providers (email service, hosting, analytics); (iii) If required by law, government authority, or legal process. We never share your personal data for marketing by third parties.
- Retention: We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill the membership or legal requirements, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Google Forms & Membership Data:
Membership applications are submitted through a Google Form. Google has its own privacy policy regarding data storage and security. Your submitted information is used only for membership and internal communication.
7. Your Rights (Data Principal Rights):
Under the DPDP Act, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a summary of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction/Erasure: Request that we update or delete inaccurate or unnecessary data.
- Right of Grievance Redressal: Contact our Data Protection Officer regarding any concerns.
- Right to Nominate: You may nominate another individual to exercise these rights on your behalf in the event of death or incapacity.
8. Data Protection Officer (DPO) & Grievance Redressal:
In compliance with the DPDP Act, we have appointed a Data Protection Officer to handle inquiries:
- Name/Title: The Secretary, AIKGA
- Email: aikga2025@gmail.com
- Address: The Secretary, All India Kitchen Garden Association, C40, Block B, Gulmohar Park, New Delhi, Delhi 110049
9. Consent Manager:
You may manage or withdraw your consent through a Consent Manager (where applicable) or by emailing us directly. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the legality of processing performed prior to the withdrawal.
10. Third-Party Links:
Our site contains links to external platforms (YouTube, Google Forms, social media). We are not responsible for their independent privacy practices; please review their policies separately.
11. Updates to This Policy:
We may update this policy to remain compliant with evolving Indian laws. The “Last Updated” date will reflect these changes.
12. Contact Us
For questions about these Privacy Policy, please write to Email: aikga2025@gmail.com