Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Indic Warriors ("we," "our," or "the platform") respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform (indicwarriors.com) connecting students, wellness advisors, and seekers in Varanasi and Uttar Pradesh.

By using Indic Warriors, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.

All financial operations, transaction records, and money-related matters on the platform are handled and managed under the direct authority of our Accounts Incharge, Premchandra Dubey, who acts as the designated respondent and responsible officer for all compliance and transaction queries. The contribution of the founders (Mohan Rao Balaga and Bhanumati Mishra) is purely selfless and community-driven. The founders bear no personal legal liability or operational responsibility for financial matters, transactions, or disagreements.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you register or use the platform, you may provide:

• Account registration: name, email address, phone number
• Profile information: college, batch, graduation year, district or city
• For wellness advisors: qualification details, license numbers, years of practice, clinic address
• Communications with us via email, WhatsApp, or contact forms

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit or use the platform, we may automatically collect:

• Device and browser information (type, operating system, browser version)
• IP address and approximate location data
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on sections, features used
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve platform services
• Organise users by college, department and batch
• Connect students with advisors, experts, and study materials relevant to their study path
• Send newsletters and platform updates (with your consent)
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud or misuse
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:

• Within the community: Other users within your college or batch community may see profile information you have provided. This is part of how the platform functions. You control what information you include in your profile.
• Service providers: Hosting, email delivery, and analytics providers who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of users or the platform.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure data storage practices
• Access controls and user authentication
• Regular security reviews

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. You use the platform at your own risk, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Regarding your personal data, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations that may require us to retain it)
• Opt out of marketing or newsletter communications at any time
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at +91 90412 34333 on WhatsApp. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your login session and preferences
• Analyse how the platform is used and where it can be improved
• Maintain a consistent experience across visits

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some platform functionality, such as staying logged in.

8. Third-Party Links

Indic Warriors may contain links to external websites including our Substack newsletter, social media channels (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Threads), WhatsApp, and institutional department websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

The platform is intended for students and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the platform grows and evolves. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top. Significant changes will be communicated through the platform or newsletter where appropriate.

Continued use of Indic Warriors after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data: