Jatiya GDPR Policy

jatiya.org – GDPR & Data Protection Policy

Effective Date: 25 DEC 2025
1. Introduction

jatiya.org (“the Platform,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting personal data and respecting the privacy rights of all users.
This GDPR Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data in accordance with:

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Regulation (EU) 2016/679

International data protection principles

Applicable national and regional privacy laws

This policy applies to all users who access or interact with the Platform, including visitors, registered users, contributors, and public reviewers.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of the GDPR, NationalParliament.org acts as the Data Controller for personal data processed through the Platform.

Contact for data protection matters:
📧 legal@jatiya.org

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data only when at least one lawful basis applies:

Consent – where users voluntarily provide data

Legitimate Interest – platform security, moderation, and civic transparency

Legal Obligation – compliance with laws or lawful authority requests

Contractual Necessity – account creation and platform services

Public Interest – civic participation and democratic engagement (where applicable)

4. Categories of Personal Data Collected

4.1 Data You Provide

Name or username

Email address

Account credentials

Public comments, reviews, or feedback

Communications with the Platform

4.2 Automatically Collected Data

IP address

Browser type and device information

Date and time of access

Usage logs and security data

4.3 Sensitive Data

We do not intentionally collect special category data (e.g. political opinions, biometric data, health data).
If such data is voluntarily disclosed by users, it is processed at the user’s own risk and subject to moderation or removal.

5. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed strictly for:

User account management

Public review and participation features

Moderation and abuse prevention

Platform security and fraud prevention

Legal compliance

Statistical and analytical improvement (anonymized where possible)

6. Public Content and Transparency

Users acknowledge that:

Reviews, comments, and ratings may be publicly visible

Personal data included in public content is shared at the user’s discretion

The Platform is not responsible for third-party reuse of publicly available content

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary:

Active accounts: for the duration of use

Inactive accounts: archived or deleted after a reasonable period

Legal or compliance data: retained as required by law

Users may request deletion subject to legal obligations.

8. User Rights Under GDPR

Users located in the EU (and equivalent jurisdictions) have the right to:

Access their personal data

Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data

Erase personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”)

Restrict processing

Object to processing

Data portability

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests can be submitted via the contact details above.

9. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell personal data.

Data may be shared only with:

Trusted service providers (hosting, security, analytics)

Legal authorities when required by law

Moderation or security partners under confidentiality agreements

All third parties are required to comply with GDPR or equivalent protections.

10. International Data Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure:

Adequate protection mechanisms (Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent)

Compliance with GDPR Chapter V requirements

11. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including:

Encryption where appropriate

Access controls

Secure hosting environments

Monitoring and incident response procedures

No system is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect all data.

12. Cookies and Tracking

The Platform may use:

Essential cookies (security, session management)

Limited analytics cookies

Users are informed and may manage cookie preferences where required by law.

13. Children and Minors

The Platform is not intended for children under the age required by applicable law without parental consent.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors without lawful authorization.

14. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach:

We will notify relevant authorities where required

Affected users will be informed if there is a high risk to their rights and freedoms

15. Policy Updates

This GDPR Policy may be updated periodically.
Changes take effect upon publication on the Platform.

16. Contact

For GDPR or privacy-related requests:
📧 member@jatiya.org