Welcome to Rashtriya Patrakar Media Sangathan (RPMS). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://rpms.co.in/, engage with our services, or submit information through any of our forms.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
🔐 1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services:
a. Personal Information
When you voluntarily fill out forms (such as membership, legal aid, RTI support), we collect:
- Full Name
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- Postal Address
- Date of Birth
- Photograph
- Government-issued ID details
- Professional details (media organization, role, etc.)
- Documents you upload (Aadhaar card, PAN, FIR copies, etc.)
b. Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected when you browse our website:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent
- Cookies (for session handling, analytics)
We do not collect sensitive financial data such as debit/credit card numbers.
📌 2. Purpose of Collecting Your Information
RPMS uses your information for legitimate purposes, including:
- Processing membership applications and verifications
- Providing legal or journalistic support services
- Responding to your queries, complaints, or RTI requests
- Sending important updates about journalism rights, workshops, or government schemes
- Maintaining internal records and security
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Legal compliance and documentation as per Indian law
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for commercial purposes.
⚖️ 3. Legal Basis for Data Collection
We collect and process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Your consent, when you submit forms or inquiries
- Our legitimate interest in protecting the rights of journalists and managing the organization
- To comply with legal obligations under Indian law (such as IT Act, 2000)
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
🧾 4. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from:
- Unauthorized access
- Data leaks or breaches
- Modification or deletion without permission
Your personal information is stored on secure servers. Sensitive documents are encrypted and access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
📤 5. Sharing of Information
We may share your information only under the following circumstances:
- With government bodies or law enforcement when required by law
- With legal advisors, only for case-related support if you request legal aid
- With RPMS’s affiliated state/district units to process membership or service requests
- With courts, authorities, or regulatory bodies in case of dispute resolution
We never share your data with advertisers, private companies, or unrelated third parties.
🌐 6. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tools to:
- Manage user sessions
- Analyze visitor behavior and traffic
- Store your language or region preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
👤 7. Your Rights and Choices
Under applicable Indian privacy regulations, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data held by us
- Correct or update your personal details
- Withdraw consent to use your data
- Request deletion of your information from our records
- File a complaint if your data has been misused
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:
📧 privacy@rpms.co.in
📞 +91-70046 99926
🧒 8. Data Privacy for Children
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we find that a minor has submitted data without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
🌏 9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide you services
- Maintain legal and administrative records
- Comply with statutory obligations
Once the purpose is fulfilled, your data will be securely archived or deleted.
📩 10. Emails, Newsletters & Notifications
By submitting your email or phone number, you may receive:
- Membership status updates
- Workshop/event invitations
- Legal support alerts
- Government scheme updates
You can opt-out of non-essential communications by clicking “Unsubscribe” in emails or writing to us at support@rpms.co.in.
🏢 11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party services (like government portals, RTI platforms, YouTube videos, etc.). RPMS is not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of external websites they visit via our site.
🔄 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
- The “Effective Date” will be updated
- You’ll be notified via the website or email (if you’re a member)
We recommend reviewing this page regularly to stay informed.
📬 Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact:
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
📧 privacy@rpms.co.in
📞 +91-70046 99926
📍 Rashtriya Patrakar Media Sangathan (RPMS) Headquarters
[Your Address Here]
✅ Summary
Your trust is important to us. RPMS is committed to protecting your personal data and using it responsibly, only for the benefit of journalists, press freedom, and democratic transparency.
We operate with full respect for your rights—and with full transparency in return.