Effective Date: With effect from 01 July 2026
Sa-Dhan ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, process, and protect information obtained through our website, events, programmes, membership services, and other interactions.
By accessing or using the Sa-Dhan website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. About Sa-Dhan
Sa-Dhan is an association of Impact Finance Institutions and an RBI recognized Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for Microfinance Institutions in India.
We work to promote inclusive and responsible finance through policy advocacy, capacity building, research, and stakeholder engagement.
Personal Information
- Name
- Designation
- Organisation name
- Postal address
- Email address
- Mobile or telephone number
Membership and Professional Information
- Institution details
- Membership applications and records
- Participation in events, workshops, conferences, and training programmes
- Feedback and survey responses
Technical Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited and usage statistics
Information collected by Sa-Dhan may be used for the following purposes:
- Processing membership applications and maintaining member records.
- Organising conferences, workshops, training programmes, and events.
- Sharing newsletters, publications, circulars, and sector updates.
- Responding to enquiries and requests.
- Conducting research, surveys, and analytical studies.
- Improving our website, services, and user experience.
- Complying with legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
- Maintaining security and preventing misuse of our systems.
4. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and understand website usage patterns.
Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly as a result.
Sa-Dhan does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Information may be shared:
- With service providers engaged to support our operations.
- With regulatory authorities or government agencies as mandated to us as an SRO.
- With partners or collaborators for programme implementation, subject to appropriate safeguards.
- In connection with legal proceedings or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Sa-Dhan and its stakeholders.
6. Data Security
Sa-Dhan adopts reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorised access,
alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to ensure the security of information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
7. Data Retention
Personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with applicable legal,
regulatory, or contractual obligations.
8. Third-Party Websites
The Sa-Dhan website may contain links to external websites. Sa-Dhan is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites separately.
Subject to applicable laws, individuals may:
- Request access to their personal information.
- Seek correction or updating of inaccurate information.
- Withdraw consent where applicable.
- Request deletion of information, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.
Requests may be submitted through the contact details provided below.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
Sa-Dhan reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised policy shall become effective upon publication.