Aspiring Leaders India Foundation

Last Updated: July 28, 2026

Aspiring Leaders India Foundation (“Aspire India,” “we,” “us,” or “our“) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of everyone who interacts with us, including program applicants, participants, alumni, donors, partners, volunteers, and visitors to our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and share it, how long we retain it, and the choices and rights available to you.

This Privacy Policy applies to our website, www.aspiringleadersindiafoundation.org/, our program application processes, and other services or interactions through which we collect personal information.

By using our website or submitting information to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Where applicable, we will obtain your consent before processing your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways.

A. Information You Provide to Us

Depending on how you interact with Aspire India, we may collect:

• Name and contact information, such as email address and phone number

• Date of birth and other eligibility information

• Gender

• Educational institution, course, academic information, and related details

• Information relating to income, financial circumstances, or first-generation student status where relevant to program eligibility

• Essays, statements, responses, and other application information

• Supporting documents submitted as part of an application

• Information provided through contact forms and inquiries

• Name and email address provided when subscribing to newsletters or mailing lists

• Donation and payment-related information, where applicable

• Testimonials, photographs, videos, stories, and other content voluntarily provided by you

• Information contained in communications with our team through email, telephone, social media, or other channels

Payment information may be processed directly by third-party payment service providers. We generally do not store complete payment card or banking credentials unless necessary and permitted for the relevant transaction.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Pages visited and links accessed

• Date and time of visits

• Time spent on pages

• Referring and exit pages

• Website usage and performance information

• Cookies and similar technologies

C. Information Received from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Program partners and referral partners

• Educational institutions

• Organizations involved in delivering our programs

• Service providers supporting our application and communication processes

• Publicly available sources, where appropriate and lawful

We will collect and process personal information only for lawful purposes and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information for the following purposes:

• To receive, evaluate, and process applications for the Aspire Leaders Program (ALP), Extended Leadership Program (ELP), and other Aspire India initiatives

• To determine eligibility and administer programs

• To communicate with applicants, participants, alumni, mentors, and partners

• To provide program-related information, updates, opportunities, and support

• To manage alumni relationships and engagement

• To process donations and issue appropriate receipts or acknowledgements

• To respond to questions, requests, and inquiries

• To send newsletters and other communications where you have opted in or where otherwise permitted by applicable law

• To publish testimonials, photographs, videos, impact stories, and program outcomes where you have provided the required permission or consent

• To improve our website, programs, services, and user experience

• To monitor website security, prevent misuse, and protect our users and organization

• To maintain records and comply with applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, and reporting obligations

• To establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights where necessary

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Legal Basis and Consent

Where required under applicable law, we will seek your consent before processing your personal information.

Our processing may also be carried out where permitted or required by applicable law, including for legitimate and lawful purposes such as providing requested services, administering programs, complying with legal obligations, maintaining records, protecting our website and users, or responding to lawful requests from authorities.

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent subject to applicable legal and operational requirements. Withdrawal of consent will not affect processing that was lawfully carried out before the withdrawal.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share personal information where necessary with:

Program Partners and Mentors

Information may be shared with organizations, mentors, facilitators, or other partners involved in delivering our leadership programs.

Service Providers

We may use third-party service providers for services such as:

• Website hosting and infrastructure

• Application and database management

• Payment processing

• Email and communication services

• Analytics

• Cloud storage

• Website security

• Technical support

These service providers may process personal information on our behalf and are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

Aspire Network Partners

Where relevant to program delivery, we may share information with Harvard-affiliated or global Aspire network partners and other organizations involved in administering or supporting relevant programs.

Legal and Regulatory Authorities

We may disclose information where required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, court order, or lawful request from a government or regulatory authority, or where necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of Aspire India, our users, or the public.

Organizational Changes

If Aspire India undergoes a merger, restructuring, transfer of operations, or similar organizational change, personal information may be transferred as part of that process, subject to applicable legal requirements and appropriate safeguards.

We do not authorize third parties to use your personal information for purposes unrelated to the services they provide to us unless permitted by law or otherwise authorized by you.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention periods may depend on:

• The purpose for which the information was collected

• Program administration requirements

• Alumni and relationship management

• Legal and regulatory requirements

• Accounting and financial record-keeping requirements

• Dispute resolution and legal claims

• Security and fraud-prevention requirements

• Your continued subscription to communications or engagement with our programs

When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep the website functioning properly

• Remember preferences

• Understand how visitors use our website

• Measure website performance

• Improve website content and user experience

• Maintain website security

• Support analytics and other website functionality

Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers that support our website or analytics activities.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or availability of some website features.

Where required by applicable law, we will seek consent for non-essential cookies or similar tracking technologies.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical, organizational, and administrative measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically is completely secure. Therefore, while we take reasonable measures to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law and any applicable conditions or limitations, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request deletion of personal information where applicable

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

• Opt out of marketing or newsletter communications

• Request information about how your personal information is processed or shared, where applicable

• Raise a concern or complaint regarding our handling of your personal information

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the unsubscribe option included in those communications.

To exercise your privacy rights or submit a privacy-related request, please contact us at:

Email: indiaprograms@aspireleaders.org

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests in order to protect your personal information from unauthorized access.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our programs are primarily intended for college students and young adults.

We recognize that applicable data protection laws may provide additional protections for children. We do not knowingly process personal information of children except where permitted or required by applicable law and, where required, with appropriate consent or authorization from a parent or lawful guardian.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us in circumstances where such processing was not appropriate, please contact us at indiaprograms@aspireleaders.org.

Where we become aware that personal information has been collected contrary to applicable requirements, we will take reasonable steps to address the situation, including deletion where appropriate.

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to websites, platforms, or services operated by third parties, including social media platforms, partner organizations, payment providers, and other external services.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website or service you access.

11. International Data Transfers

Aspire India operates in connection with a global program network. As a result, personal information may be processed, accessed, or stored in countries other than the country in which you are located, including India and the United States.

Where applicable, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that international transfers and processing of personal information are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws and appropriate safeguards.

12. Your Communications and Marketing Choices

If you subscribe to our newsletters or other marketing communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our communications or by contacting us.

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you non-promotional communications where necessary, such as information relating to an application, program, transaction, security matter, or other service you have requested.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our programs, website, data-processing practices, technology, legal requirements, or regulatory requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle personal information.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal information is handled, please contact us.

Aspiring Leaders India Foundation
19, Tarangini, Twin Towers Lane, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400025

Business Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST

Email: indiaprograms@aspireleaders.org
Website: www.aspiringleadersindiafoundation.org/

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

15. Applicable Data Protection Laws

Aspire India seeks to handle personal information in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including, where applicable, India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, and other applicable privacy and data protection requirements.

The applicability and implementation of particular legal requirements may depend on the nature of the processing, the individuals concerned, and the applicable law.

This Privacy Policy is intended to provide transparency about our data practices and should be read together with any additional notices or consent forms provided during specific applications, programs, events, donations, or other interactions.

Last Updated: July 28, 2026