Privacy Policy

At React Aligarh, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you join our community, access our platform, or participate in any of our activities.

By using React Aligarh's website, Discord server, or any associated community spaces, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

When you join or interact with React Aligarh, we may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly:

• Name and contact information — email address, phone number.
• Professional or academic information — occupation, skills, current studies, interests.
• Social media or GitHub profiles, if voluntarily provided during registration.
• Project submissions, contributions, and publicly shared content.
• Communication preferences and settings.

Information collected automatically:

• Browser type, device information, and IP address when you visit our website.
• Pages visited, time spent, and interactions with the site (via analytics tools).
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies — see the Cookies section below.

We use the information we collect solely to operate and improve the React Aligarh community experience.

• To register your account and manage your membership.
• To send community updates, event notifications, and announcements.
• To facilitate networking, mentorship, and collaboration among members.
• To improve our platform, services, and community events.
• To respond to your inquiries, reports, and support requests.
• To send newsletters or relevant educational content — only with your consent.
• To maintain community safety and enforce our Terms of Service and Code of Conduct.
• To recognise and showcase member contributions — always with proper credit.

We respect your privacy and will never sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With other community members — only information you have chosen to share publicly (e.g., your name, GitHub, projects).
• With event organisers or mentors — only when directly necessary for an event or mentorship programme you have opted into.
• With service providers — trusted tools we use to operate the platform (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict data agreements.
• When required by law — to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our members.
• With your explicit consent — for any sharing not described here.

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• Access to personal data is restricted to authorised team members only.
• Sensitive information is stored using industry-standard encryption.
• We regularly review our security practices and update them as needed.
• Community channels and dashboards are access-controlled.

You have full control over your personal data. At any time, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information — request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal data — the 'right to be forgotten'.
• Opt-out of marketing or newsletter communications at any time.
• Withdraw consent for any data processing you previously agreed to.
• Request that we restrict or limit how we use your data.
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@reactaligarh.com. We will respond within 7 business days.

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics.

Types of cookies we may use:

• Essential cookies — required for the website to function correctly. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., page views, traffic sources).
• Preference cookies — remember your settings and preferences for a better experience.

You can choose to disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

Our website and community spaces may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or platforms such as GitHub, Discord, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

• We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any external sites.
• Clicking third-party links means you are subject to their respective privacy policies.
• We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.
• Presence of a third-party link does not constitute an endorsement.

React Aligarh is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

• If you are under 13, please do not use our platform or submit any personal information.
• If you are between 13 and 18, please ensure a parent or guardian has reviewed and consented to these terms.
• If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
• Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted data to us should contact us at hello@reactaligarh.com.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our platform, practices, or applicable laws.

• When significant changes are made, we will notify the community via Discord or official channels.
• The 'Last updated' date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision.
• Continued use of the platform after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
• If you disagree with the updated policy, you may request account deletion by contacting us.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or want to report a concern, please reach out to us:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related queries within 7 business days.