HINDUSTAN SCOUTS & GUIDES WEST BENGAL, Registration No. 160600169/2022. Register under Indian Trust Act, 1882 & Registration Act, 1908
Privacy Policy Hindustan Scouts & Guides, West Bengal
Effective Date: 06 July 2026
Last Updated: 06 July 2026
Privacy Policy
Welcome to the official website of Hindustan Scouts & Guides, West Bengal ("we," "our," "us," or "the Organization"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our website visitors, members, volunteers, schools, educational institutions, CSR partners, and all other stakeholders.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide while using our official website: https://hsgawb.org/
By accessing or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. About Our Organization
Hindustan Scouts & Guides, West Bengal is the official West Bengal State Unit of the National Council of Hindustan Scouts & Guides. Our organization works for youth development through leadership training, character building, community service, environmental awareness, disaster preparedness, educational programmes, adventure activities, and skill development.
2. Information We Collect
When you use our website, we may collect the following information voluntarily provided by you:
Full Name
Mobile Number
Email Address
Postal Address
School/College/Institution Name
Organization Name
Designation
Messages submitted through contact forms
Membership enquiries
School affiliation requests
Volunteer registration details
CSR partnership enquiries
Event registration information
We only collect information necessary to provide our services and respond to your enquiries.
3. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
IP Address
Browser Type
Device Information
Operating System
Pages Visited
Date and Time of Visit
Referring Website
General Website Usage Statistics
This information helps us improve the performance, security, and user experience of our website.
4. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
Respond to enquiries and requests.
Process membership applications.
Assist schools with Scout & Guide Unit registration.
Register participants for camps, training programmes, and events.
Respond to CSR partnership proposals.
Improve our website and services.
Communicate official notices and updates.
Maintain organizational records.
Prevent fraud or misuse of our services.
Comply with legal obligations where applicable.
We only use your information for legitimate organizational purposes.
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies help us:
Understand visitor preferences.
Improve website performance.
Analyze website traffic.
Remember basic website settings.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.
6. Google Analytics and Third-Party Services
Our website may use trusted third-party services including:
Google Analytics
Google Search Console
Google Maps
YouTube
Social Media Platforms
These services may collect anonymous information according to their respective privacy policies.
We do not control how third-party platforms process your information once you visit their websites.
7. Sharing of Information
Hindustan Scouts & Guides, West Bengal does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
Your information may only be shared:
When required by law.
With government authorities if legally required.
With service providers assisting in website operation.
When necessary to protect our legal rights.
With your consent.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
While we strive to safeguard your information, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
Many of our programmes involve children and young people.
We encourage parents, guardians, schools, and educational institutions to supervise any information submitted on behalf of minors where appropriate.
We do not knowingly collect unnecessary personal information from children through this website.
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to government websites, educational institutions, partner organizations, CSR companies, and social media platforms.
Once you leave our website, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites separately.
11. Email Communications
If you contact us via email, we may retain your communication for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and maintaining organizational records.
We do not send unsolicited promotional emails.
12. CSR Proposal Information
Organizations submitting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) proposals or partnership enquiries may voluntarily provide organizational documents and contact details.
Such information will only be used for evaluation, communication, project discussions, and organizational collaboration.
13. Intellectual Property
All content published on this website, including text, photographs, graphics, logos (where applicable), documents, publications, designs, and other materials, belongs to Hindustan Scouts & Guides, West Bengal or is used with appropriate permission unless otherwise stated.
Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without prior written permission is prohibited.
14. Your Rights
You may contact us to:
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Update your contact details.
Ask questions regarding this Privacy Policy.
Request deletion of information where legally applicable.
We will make reasonable efforts to respond within an appropriate timeframe.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any updates will be published on this page with the revised "Last Updated" date.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
16. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Hindustan Scouts & Guides, West Bengal
State Headquarters
Maniktala, Kolkata – 700054, West Bengal, India
Email: hsgawestbengal@gmail.com Phone: +91 8961234453 Website: https://hsgawb.org/
Consent
By using https://hsgawb.org/, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy
Address
Maniktala, Kolkata-700054, West Bengal, India
Contacts
Mobile: +91 8961 234453
hsgawestbengal@gmail.com / office@hsgawb.org
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