Last Updated July 2026
MOD Foundation recognises the importance of maintaining your privacy. We value your privacy and appreciate your trust in us. This Policy describes how we treat user information we collect on http://www.mod.org.in and other offline sources. This Privacy Policy applies to current and former visitors to our website. By visiting and/or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
MOD Foundation is registered as a public charitable trust under the Indian Trusts Act, with its registered offices at 10/2, O’Shaughnessy Road, Langford Gardens, Bengaluru 560025
This Privacy Policy specifies how we protect your personal data and keep it confidential.
We do not rent or sell visitor or donor information to third parties. We will not transfer or share this information with other third parties unless compelled by law. This Privacy Policy applies to all MOD Foundation personnel and volunteers who have access to your data (“we” or “us”).
ABOUT MOD FOUNDATION
Mod Foundation is an independent public charitable trust based in Bengaluru, India. Through research, design, publications, exhibitions and public programmes, we work to make cities more observable and better understood.
WHAT WE COLLECT
We collect information when you visit our site, when you subscribe to our mailing lists, register for events and when you contact us through the website. We’ll let you know what information is required for each action and try to require the least amount of information necessary. This will usually involve details such as your name and email. Depending on the service, we may additionally collect name of your organisation or telephone number, if you choose to disclose.
We collect information regarding visits to our website. Like most servers, IP addresses [which include location data, browser, operating system, visiting time (local and server), session, actions per visit, page views per visit, returning visitors, and referring site information are logged automatically on access to our website.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use personal information only to respond to enquiries, manage registrations for events and public programmes, send newsletters and updates to subscribers, share publications and project announcements, improve our website and public resources and to communicate regarding collaborations, partnerships or volunteering. We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for these purposes.
COOKIES
We use cookies for a limited number of purposes. A “cookie” is a tiny element of data that our site can send to your browser, which may then be stored on your hard drive. If you are concerned about your privacy and the use of cookie technology you may set your web browser to notify you when you receive a cookie. You may also set your browser to refuse the cookies our site attempts to send you. However, if you choose to reject cookies from mod.org.in some functions on the website may be limited.
HOW WE STORE AND USE YOUR DATA
We take industry standard security measures to protect personal information under our control from loss, misuse, and breach, but like with every website, there are risks associated with uploading your information online.
When you are asked for your personal information, you are sharing that information with MOD Foundation and its team alone, unless stated otherwise. You retain the right to view and request copies, deletion, and modification of the personal data we collect from you.
Contact mail@mod.org.in to exercise these rights.
We store contact data for our mailing list subscription and for sending you organisational updates. We collect this contact information when you sign up voluntarily for the MOD Foundation newsletter. This data is stored in our contact relationship database (CRM).
SOCIAL MEDIA & THIRD PARTY PLATFORMS
We use social media and third party platforms to advance our mission. These platforms and applications are often provided by third party service providers. Please see their privacy policies for more information.
SHARING INFORMATION
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information. Information may be shared only with trusted service providers that help us operate our website or manage communications, and only where necessary to deliver those services. Where required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations.
EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will occasionally send updates about publications, events, exhibitions and research. Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link, and you may opt out at any time.
EXTERNAL LINKS
Our website links to external publications, partner organisations, project websites and other resources. Once you leave mod.org.in, their privacy policies and practices apply. Mod Foundation is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.
DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure or misuse. However, no method of electronic transmission or online storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
YOUR RIGHTS
You may contact us at any time to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate.
- Withdraw your consent to receive communications.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to our website or activities. The latest version will always be available on this page.
CONTACT
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:
MOD Foundation
#46/1, 6th Floor, Cobalt Building
Church Street, Ashok Nagar
Bengaluru – 560001
Karnataka, India
Email: mail@mod.org.in
Phone: +91 80 4054 2944
Website: www.mod.org.in
