Last Updated: June 22, 2026
BaiManus Media Research Foundation, Chh. Sambhajinagar ("we", "our" or "BaiManus") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website baimanus.in.
1. Who We Are
BaiManus Media Research Foundation, Chh. Sambhajinagar is an Indian Company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 having its registered office at MGM University Campus, N-6, CIDCO, Chh. Sambhajinagar. For all data protection enquiries, contact us at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number (during payment or subscription to WhatsApp updates)
- Payment Information: We use Razorpay payment gateway. We do not store your card details or payment information on our servers.
- Communication Data: If you contact us, we may save your messages and responses.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and duration
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze usage, only with your consent.
2.3 Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior (consent-gated)
- Google Search Console: To monitor search performance
- Google AdSense: To display advertisements (consent-gated)
- Razorpay: To process payments securely
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: Analytics and advertising cookies — loaded only after you accept our cookie consent banner. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- Contract Performance: Processing your payment transactions and fulfilling subscription services you request.
- Legitimate Interests: Ensuring site security, preventing fraud, and improving basic site functionality.
- Legal Obligation: Retaining certain financial records as required under the Indian Income Tax Act and other applicable laws.
4. How We Use Your Information
- To provide services and content to you
- To process your payment transactions
- To send news updates via WhatsApp (if you subscribe)
- To respond to your queries and feedback
- To improve our services and understand usage patterns
- To comply with legal requirements
5. Payment Processing
All payment transactions are securely processed by Razorpay. We do not store your card details, CVV, or other sensitive payment information on our servers. Razorpay has its own privacy policy and security measures which you can review here.
6. WhatsApp Updates
If you subscribe to our WhatsApp updates by providing your phone number, we will use your number solely to send news updates, articles, and related content. You can unsubscribe at any time by sending "STOP" or an equivalent message. Your data will be deleted within 30 days of unsubscribing.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, personalize content, and provide analytics. Analytics and advertising cookies are loaded only after you give explicit consent via our cookie consent banner. You may withdraw your consent at any time by revisiting the Cookie Policy page or adjusting your browser settings.
For more information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information for the following periods:
- Analytics data: Up to 26 months on Google Analytics servers, as per Google's data retention settings
- Payment and donation records: Minimum 7 years, as required under Indian financial regulations (Income Tax Act)
- WhatsApp / email subscription data: Until you unsubscribe; deleted within 30 days of unsubscription
- Contact and support communications: Up to 12 months
- Cookie consent record: Stored locally in your browser for up to 12 months
9. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share your information only in the following cases:
- Service Providers: Razorpay (for payments), Google (Analytics and AdSense)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Your Consent: When you have given consent for specific sharing
10. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method over the Internet is 100% secure.
11. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what information we hold about you (right of access)
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (some exceptions apply)
- Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
- Object to or request restriction of processing
- Opt out of marketing communications or analytics cookies
- Withdraw cookie consent at any time via our cookie consent banner
How to Submit a Data Request (DSAR)
To exercise any of the above rights, please email us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Subject line: "Data Request – [Your Full Name]"
- Include: your full name, the email address you used when interacting with our site, and what action you are requesting
We aim to respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
12. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
BaiManus Media Research Foundation
MGM University Campus, N-6, CIDCO
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra 431001
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 9307309270