Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 26, 2026. Your privacy is paramount. Read below to understand how we collect, process, and protect your information.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Akal USA (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your digital privacy rights. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit our website, apply as a volunteer (Sevadaar), make a donation, or subscribe to our newsletter.
By accessing our site and submitting information, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us and certain information that is generated automatically when you interact with our platform.
A. Information You Provide
- Contact Form Data: Name, email address, message details, and subject line.
- Sevadaar (Volunteer) Applications: First name, last name, email, phone number, general availability, selected divisions of interest, and personal statements/skills.
- Mailing List: Your email address for newsletter subscriptions.
- Donation Info: Billing details (processed securely via encrypted third-party payment gateways; we do not store raw card numbers).
B. Automatically Generated Info
Our hosting and analytics tools may collect basic technical data like your IP address, browser type, operating system version, page view durations, and referral source.
3. How We Use Information
We utilize the collected information strictly for operational, support, and community coordination goals, including:
- Processing and evaluating Sevadaar (volunteer) submissions to align interests with our media and logistics needs.
- Responding to contact inquiries, event bookings, and broadcast collaboration requests.
- Distributing newsletters, updates on live broadcasts, and details on upcoming tournaments or camp activities (you can opt out at any time).
- Optimizing website functionality, security auditing, and user experience.
5. Security & Protection
The security of your personal data is a priority. We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative controls (including SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions and secure server containers) to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
“While we use industry-standard protocols to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or system of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.”
6. Third-Party Disclosures
**We do not sell, trade, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.**
We only share information with trusted third-party providers who assist us in running our services (such as Web3Forms for secure email dispatch and Firebase for web hosting). These providers are bound by strict confidentiality obligations and are only permitted to process data to fulfill their specific service functions.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately, and we will take prompt steps to delete it from our systems.
8. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have specific privacy rights regarding your data, including:
- The right to inspect what personal data we have stored.
- The right to request changes or corrections to outdated details.
- The right to request complete deletion of your records (such as volunteer profiles or subscription emails).
- The right to withdraw consent for email newsletters.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us directly at [email protected].
9. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make modifications, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.
10. Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or data processing practices, please get in touch:
Akal USA Legal & Compliance
Serving communities across DMV region.