Privacy Policy

Welcome to SHEmpower Global

SHEmpower Global (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information when you visit our website, submit inquiries, apply for features, purchase services, join our community, or otherwise interact with SHEmpower Global, an initiative of SheSplash Indian Women Community.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Personal Information You Provide

When you voluntarily submit information through forms, applications, emails, or direct communication, we may collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • City / Country

  • Social media profile links

  • Business or brand name

  • Professional bio / achievements

  • Photographs / logos / media assets

  • Payment-related details (through payment processors)

  • Any message or content you choose to share

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Referral source

  • Date and time of access

  • Approximate location data

  • Website interaction analytics

C. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to improve website performance, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and support marketing efforts.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and feature requests

  • Process purchases or service bookings

  • Publish editorial features with your approval or submission

  • Communicate updates, confirmations, and opportunities

  • Improve website experience and functionality

  • Analyze traffic and audience engagement

  • Send newsletters or marketing communications (where permitted)

  • Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Publishing Features & Public Content

If you submit information for magazine features, interviews, promotions, or public recognition, some information may become publicly visible, including:

  • Name

  • Profession / title

  • Biography

  • Photos

  • Brand details

  • Social links

  • Interview responses

  • Achievements or story content

Please share only information you are comfortable making public.

4. Payment Information

Payments may be processed through trusted third-party gateways or banking channels. We do not typically store full card or sensitive payment credentials on our servers unless explicitly handled through secure compliant systems.

Third-party payment providers maintain their own privacy and security policies.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only when reasonably necessary with:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email / CRM tools

  • Payment processors

  • Analytics providers

  • Design / publishing team members

  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

  • Partners or sponsors where you have consented or requested collaboration

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

  • Providing services

  • Maintaining records

  • Resolving disputes

  • Legal compliance

  • Ongoing publication archives

  • Business operations

Publicly published magazine content may remain archived unless removal is required by law or mutually approved.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (subject to legal/business limits)

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

  • Request updates to published information where feasible

To exercise such requests, contact us through the official website contact page.

9. Cookies Choices

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functions or user experience.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to social media platforms, partner websites, payment pages, or third-party services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Please review their policies separately.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are generally intended for adults or professional users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without lawful consent.

12. International Users

As SHEmpower Global serves audiences from India and globally, your information may be processed in countries where we or our service providers operate, subject to applicable safeguards.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Revised versions become effective when posted on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Governing Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy shall be interpreted in accordance with applicable laws of India. Operational base references may relate to Ahmedabad unless otherwise updated.

15. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, corrections, or requests, please contact us through the official website contact form or designated support channel.

Last Updated: April, 2026