We at Kosala Livelihood and Social Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”, “Kosala”, “Company”) and our affiliates respect privacy of the individuals, and we want you to be familiar with how we collect, process, use, and disclose your information when you visit the Site. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) defines the commitment of Kosala to protect the privacy of personal information that is collected or used by Kosala in the course of your visit to our Site. Kosala will and will cause its affiliates, to establish, and maintain business procedures that are consistent with the terms of this Policy.

By accessing, downloading, using this website www.kosala.com, and any other websites (collectively, “Sites”), applications that we operate, which has a direct link to this Policy, you expressly consent to our use and disclosure of your information and agree to be governed by this Privacy Policy of the Company. Your use of the Sites is subject to this Policy.

1. Scope

This Policy covers only information collected through the Sites and does not cover any other data collection or processing, without limitation, collection conducted offline, or through our products or services that do not link directly with this Policy, or by third-party sites that we may link to.

2. Personal Information Kosala Collects

Personal information includes information that identifies you as an individual or relates to you as an identifiable individual.

Direct submission of Information.

1. If you interact with the Sites, we collect information about you and/ or any entity that you may represent (e.g. Your name, organization, address, location, telephone, e-mail, fax number, etc.).
2. You may also provide further information specific to your interaction with the Sites, such as social media profile details, where you connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook.
3. You may also connect with us to apply for employment, towards this you may also provide us with your employment, educational, and other personal details like interests, abilities, and the likes.
4. In the event you are connecting with us as a supplier, or a customer, then such additional details which are essential for us to process your registration and profile. Details collected include Name, Email, Phone Number, Business & Shipping Address, Company Name and GST Registration Number

In all the scenarios indicated hereinabove, you will be actively submitting the information to us, and we will process this information basis your explicit consent.

Passive submission of Information.

1. During your interaction with the Sites, we also collect your URL details, browser information, Internet Protocol (IP) address, time stamps, information, device details, browser details and screen resolution details about transactions on the Sites. If you use our mobile site, then we also collect your device information (such as device OS version and device hardware), unique device identifiers (including device IP address), mobile phone number and geolocation data. This data is generated and collected automatically, by our systems managing the Sites.
2. We also use cookies to enhance your experience, and customize it, for you. A cookie is a small text file that may be stored on your computer or device used to access the Sites. You may set your browser software to reject cookies but doing so may prevent us from offering conveniences or features on the Sites.

Information Collected from Third Parties. As the Sites allow you to interact with us, via social media plug-ins for LinkedIn, Facebook, we will collect such necessary information from these third parties, as maybe required for your association with us on these platforms. Furthermore, you will also be bound by the terms of use, privacy policies of these third parties, and we urge you to review and familiarize yourself with the policies of these websites, prior to continuous interaction with them.

3. Kosala’s Use of Information

1. We use the information that you directly submit via the Sites, to create your profile with us, provide requested information and support, conclude transactions, and otherwise to correspond with you on other requests.
2. We use the information passively submitted by you, to generally improve the content, design and navigation of the Sites.
3. We may combine the types of data collected, to the extent permissible in law, and as consented by you.
4. We may conduct marketing analysis and similar research to assist us in making business decisions. Such analysis and research activities may be conducted through third party services, using anonymous data and aggregate statistics generated by our collection of information.
5. If you have an account with us, we will send correspondence regarding your account or changes to relevant agreements or policies.
6. If you have provided us with your professional resume, we may process the same for consideration of opportunities within the Company.
7. In the event you are registered with us as a supplier or a customer, we have additional compliance requirements under fiscal, taxation laws, and we will use your information for such purposes.
8. We may also, use your correspondence details to communicate any promotional information regarding our products, as well as any other information which may be relevant to you. If you do not wish to receive marketing information from us, you may opt out by declining marketing information when registering or at other information collection points on the Sites or by following opt out instructions included in such communications.

4. Sharing and Transfers of Information.

We will not disclose your personal information to third parties, except: (a) with your consent; (b) to our subsidiaries, affiliates and service providers to fulfill product orders or deliver services, or otherwise to fulfill a contractual obligation to you; (c) to service providers who act on our behalf and under our instructions to perform certain functions (d) as required by applicable law, such as to co-operate with law enforcement agencies or upon receipt of a court order; or (e) to courts and public authorities to protect you, us, or third parties from harm, including fraud or instances where somebody’s physical safety is at risk. Our service providers are obliged to comply with this Policy and adhere to confidentiality requirements for processing of your personal information. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other reorganization or sale of our business or assets, we may share or transfer your information, where the recipient will be required to use the information in accordance with this Policy.

5. Data Retention and Access.
   1. Depending on the nature of information you provide to us, and the context in which such information is furnished to us, we may have differential timelines.
   2. We keep data at least as long as required by applicable law, and we may keep data as long as permitted by applicable law.
   3. You may access, correct, and/or update your information by accessing your accounts or profiles on our Sites.
   4. You may also request corrections, updates, or deletion of your information. We will make reasonable efforts to respond promptly to such requests in accordance with applicable laws. You can reach out to us at kosala.foundation@gmail.com
6. Cross-Border Transfers.
   1. Your personal information may be transferred to and stored in locations outside laws of the territory in which our affiliates, subsidiaries are incorporated in, and work out of. We will do this only when the destination jurisdiction has an adequate and appropriate level of protection and where the transfer is lawful and necessary for performance of our obligations to you.
   2. When we transfer your personal information from your home country to the alternate country, we will comply with our legal and regulatory obligations in relation to your personal information including having a lawful basis for transferring personal information and putting appropriate safeguards in place to ensure an adequate level of protection for the personal information.
   3. Our lawful basis for such transfer will be either on the basis of consent or one of the safeguards permissible by laws.
7. Information Security.

We take commercially reasonable technical, physical, and organizational steps to safeguard any information you provide to us, to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Although we take reasonable security precautions, no computer system or transmission of information can ever be completely secure or error-free, and you should not expect that your information will remain private under all circumstances. In addition, it is your responsibility to safeguard any passwords, ID numbers, or similar individual information associated with your use of the Sites.

8. Changes to our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to change this Policy from time to time and in our sole discretion. We will alert you, where feasible, when changes have been made by indicating the date it was last updated as the date this Policy became effective. When you visit the Sites, you accept the version of this Policy in effect at that time. We recommend that you periodically revisit this Statement to learn of any changes.

Any significant change will be communicated to you, on your registered e-mail address, as available with us, on such date when it becomes possible.

9. Escalation Matrix.

For any queries related to this Policy, please reach out to us at: susantkguru@gmail.com