Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how the NGO Portal of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India collects, uses, and protects information provided by users.

1. Collection of Personal Information

This portal does not automatically collect any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name, phone number, or email address that allows identification of an individual.

If the portal requests personal information for specific services (such as NGO registration, grant applications, or login access), users will be clearly informed about:

  • The purpose for which the information is collected
  • How the information will be used

Such information will only be collected with the user's knowledge and consent.

2. Use of Information

The personal information provided by users may be used for:

  • Processing NGO registrations and applications
  • Facilitating fund disbursement and scheme-related services
  • Communicating important updates, notifications, or clarifications
  • Improving portal services and user experience

The Ministry does not sell, rent, or share any personally identifiable information with third parties, except as required under law or for official government purposes.

3. Protection of Information

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements appropriate security measures to protect user information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss or misuse
  • Alteration or destruction

Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel and agencies who require it for official functions.

4. Automatic Collection of Non-Personal Information

The portal may collect certain non-personal information automatically, such as:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited

This information is used solely for statistical analysis, system administration, and improving the portal. No attempt is made to link this data with the identity of individual users unless required for security or legal purposes.

5. Use of Cookies

The portal may use cookies to enhance user experience, particularly for login sessions and service personalization.

Cookies are small text files stored on a user's device that help:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Enable smoother navigation

Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain services on the portal.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

User information may be disclosed:

  • As required by law or legal process
  • To comply with government regulations
  • To authorized government agencies for processing applications, verification, or fund management
  • To trusted service providers working on behalf of the Ministry, under strict confidentiality obligations

No information will be disclosed for commercial purposes.

7. Data Retention

User-provided data will be retained:

  • For as long as required to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
  • As per applicable government record retention policies

Non-personal or aggregated data may be retained for analytical and administrative purposes.

8. User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate and up-to-date information
  • Maintaining confidentiality of login credentials
  • Ensuring authorized use of their accounts

Any misuse of the portal may result in restricted access or legal action.

9. Security

The Ministry employs reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to secure information. However, while efforts are made to protect data, no system can guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically without prior notice. Users are advised to review this page regularly. Continued use of the portal constitutes acceptance of any changes.

11. Consent

By using this portal, users consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

For any queries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, users may contact: Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, ngogrants-tribal@nic.in