Effective Date: 15th July 2026
Last Updated: 15th July 2026

Leadership For Skilled Education Foundation, commonly known as Leadership For Equity (“LFE”, “we”, “us” or “our”), is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect personal information through our website, online forms, newsletters, events, recruitment links, donation links and other digital communications.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with LFE, we may collect:

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• your name, email address, WhatsApp/telephone number, organisation, role and school;

• Messages and voice inputs that you send to the chatbot.

• Teaching-related content that you choose to share, such as classroom questions, lesson ideas, learning goals and instructional materials for research purposes.

• information submitted through enquiry, registration, feedback or subscription forms;

• information provided when applying for employment, fellowship, internship or volunteer opportunities;

• donor details and transaction information received from donation platforms;

• photographs, videos, testimonials or stories where appropriate consent has been obtained; and

• technical information such as browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited and website usage data.

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We do not ask users to submit sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for the service. Please do not submit any personal information that is not necessary for your interaction with LFE.

2. How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

• respond to enquiries and requests;

• send newsletters, organisational updates and event information;

• manage registrations, events, consultations and surveys;

• process recruitment, fellowship, internship or volunteer applications;

• acknowledge donations and issue receipts;

• improve our website, communications and services;

• maintain the security of our website and systems;

• meet legal, financial, audit and regulatory requirements; and

• protect LFE’s rights, property and safety or those of others.

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We take all necessary precautions and ask for your consent before collecting or using personal information for a specific purpose.
You may withdraw your consent or unsubscribe from communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option provided or contacting us at info@leadershipforequity.org

3. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• maintain website functionality;

• improve your browsing experience;

• analyse website traffic patterns and user engagement; and

• display embedded content or enable social-sharing options.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.

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4. Sharing of Information

LFE does not sell or rent personal information.

We may share limited information with authorised service providers that support:

• website hosting and maintenance;

• newsletters and communications;

• online forms, events and surveys;

• recruitment;

• donations and payment processing;

• analytics and information security; and

• legal, financial or audit services.

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We may also disclose information where required by law, regulation, court order or a lawful request from an authorised public body.

Where LFE works with another organisation to conduct an event or activity, relevant information may be shared with that partner where necessary and appropriately communicated to participants.

5. Third-Party Websites

Our website may include links to external platforms, including donation, recruitment, social-media and video platforms.
Information submitted directly to an external platform is also governed by that platform’s privacy policy. LFE is not responsible for the independent privacy or security practices of third-party websites.

6. Children’s Privacy

LFE’s general website is intended primarily for adults and is not designed to collect personal information directly from children.
Where LFE uses photographs, videos, stories or other personal information relating to children, we follow applicable consent and safeguarding processes.
If you believe that a child has submitted personal information through the website without appropriate permission, please contact us at info@leadershipforequity.org. 

7. Security and Retention

LFE takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or where retention is required for legal, financial, audit, recruitment, donor or regulatory purposes.

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

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

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• access information about the personal data LFE holds about you;

• correct or update inaccurate information;

• request deletion of information that is no longer required;

• withdraw your consent;

• unsubscribe from communications; or

• raise a concern or complaint about how your information is handled.

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We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.

9. Privacy Contact and Grievances

For questions, requests or complaints relating to privacy, please contact:
Privacy and Grievance Contact
Leadership For Equity
Name or Designation: Mr.Kishor Sutar
Email: kishor.sutar@leadershipforequity.org
 
Postal Address: 1st & 2nd Floor, Shivaji Housing Society, Plot No.56, Lane Number 2, near Bahirat Park, Shivaji Co-operative Housing Society, Bhageerath, Gokhalenagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411016

We will aim to respond within 30 days after receiving sufficient information to review the request.

10. Use of AI

LFE’s Chatbot uses artificial intelligence to process user messages, voice inputs, and other submitted content to generate responses. AI-generated responses may be inaccurate or incomplete and should be reviewed by the educator before being used in a classroom or professional setting.
Users are responsible for deciding how to apply any suggestions generated by the AI voice bot.

The Chatbot is intended to support educators, not to collect student data. Users should not submit student names, contact information, identification numbers, health information, disciplinary records, or other sensitive student information unless they have the proper authorisation to do so.
If student-related information is shared, we will use it only to provide the requested service and will not sell it or use it for unrelated advertising purposes in accordance with Section 4.

11. Changes to this Policy

LFE may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, activities, technology, service providers or legal requirements.
Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

12. General Contact Details

Leadership For Skilled Education Foundation, commonly known as Leadership For Equity

CIN: U85300PN2017NPL170952
Website: www.leadershipforequity.org
Email: info@leadershipforequity.org
Address: 1st & 2nd Floor, Shivaji Housing Society, Plot No.56, Lane Number 2, near Bahirat Park, Shivaji Co-operative Housing Society, Bhageerath, Gokhalenagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411016