Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to UmeshKate.org. This website is associated with Umesh Kate and PLESCO. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how Umesh Kate and PLESCO collect, use, store, process and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, participate in activities, or interact with our initiatives and programmes.

By using this website, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal information: Name, phone number, email address, postal address and other details you voluntarily provide.
• Communication details: Messages, enquiries, feedback, suggestions and correspondence.
• Event and programme information: Registration details, participation information and related records for events, campaigns, social initiatives and community activities.
• Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, website usage and cookies.
• Media and photographs: Photographs, videos or other media shared with us or recorded during events and activities, subject to applicable permissions and law.

We collect only information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

Umesh Kate and PLESCO may use collected information for the following purposes:

• Responding to enquiries, requests and messages.
• Sharing updates, announcements and relevant information.
• Organising and managing public events, programmes and community activities.
• Supporting social, educational, cultural, sports and public-welfare initiatives.
• Coordinating volunteers, participants and community members.
• Improving our website, services and communication.
• Maintaining records of activities and participation.
• Meeting legal, administrative and regulatory requirements.

4. PLESCO – Data Collection and Usage

PLESCO may use information voluntarily shared through UmeshKate.org or through its activities for legitimate organisational and community-related purposes.

This may include:

• Managing and coordinating PLESCO programmes and initiatives.
• Communicating with participants, volunteers, supporters and community members.
• Organising social, cultural, educational, sports and public-welfare activities.
• Responding to enquiries and providing programme-related information.
• Maintaining participation and activity records.
• Improving community engagement and programme delivery.

Where necessary, authorised representatives of PLESCO may access relevant information to carry out these activities.

Umesh Kate and PLESCO will not sell or rent personal information to third parties for their independent commercial marketing purposes.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share relevant information:

• Between authorised representatives of Umesh Kate and PLESCO where required for the purposes described in this policy.
• With trusted service providers who help operate the website, communication systems or event-related services.
• When required by law, a court order or a lawful request from an authorised government authority.
• When necessary to protect the rights, safety and security of individuals or the organisation.

We aim to limit information sharing to what is reasonably necessary.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor activity and enhance user experience.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

If analytics or other tracking services are used, their data practices will also be governed by their respective privacy policies.

7. WhatsApp, Social Media and External Platforms

We may communicate through WhatsApp, email, social media and other third-party platforms.

When you interact with these platforms, your information may be processed according to their respective privacy policies and terms. We do not control the privacy practices of external platforms.

8. Data Security

Umesh Kate and PLESCO take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, alteration or disclosure.

However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, maintain relevant records, resolve enquiries or meet applicable legal requirements.

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable law.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may:

• Request access to personal information you have shared with us.
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of information where legally permissible.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent.
• Raise questions or concerns about how your information is used.

You may contact us using the details provided below.

11. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children without appropriate consent or authorisation where required by law.

If you believe a child has shared personal information without appropriate permission, please contact us so that we can review the matter.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, platforms or services. We are not responsible for the privacy policies, security or content of those external websites. Visitors should review their respective privacy policies before sharing personal information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Umesh Kate and PLESCO may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, website features, data practices or applicable laws.

Any revised policy will be published on this page with an updated revision date.