Last Updated: 07 July 2025
Centre for Discourse, Fusion, and Analysis (CDFA)
Headquarters: New Delhi | Bench Office: Prayagraj (Allahabad)
Website: www.cdfaindia.org
Email: info@cdfaindia.org
At the Centre for Discourse, Fusion, and Analysis (CDFA), we are committed to respecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information of everyone who interacts with us—whether through our website, publications, research activities, or institutional collaborations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.
1. About CDFA
The Centre for Discourse, Fusion, and Analysis (CDFA) is an independent, non-partisan research and public policy foundation headquartered in New Delhi, with a bench office in Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh. CDFA engages in multidisciplinary research at the intersections of governance, development, global affairs, and policy discourse.
The organization is led by Mohammad Salman, Director General and President of the CDFA Research Foundation.
2. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to all forms of engagement with CDFA, including:
- Visits to our official website: www.cdfaindia.org
- Subscriptions to our research outputs and newsletters
- Participation in online/offline events, webinars, and workshops
- Institutional partnerships and academic collaborations
- Surveys, forms, contact inquiries, and outreach initiatives
3. Information We Collect
a. Personal Data
We may collect:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Institutional affiliation or profession
- Details shared via registrations, contact forms, or surveys
b. Technical Data
Includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and website navigation behavior
- Location data (if consented)
4. Purpose of Collection
The data we collect may be used to:
- Respond to queries or requests
- Share newsletters, research outputs, and event invitations
- Improve our website, content, and outreach strategies
- Facilitate research and academic partnerships
- Maintain records and comply with institutional and legal obligations
5. Data Sharing and Protection
CDFA does not sell or rent your personal data. Data may be shared:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., email, hosting, analytics)
- With collaborators for joint research or events (with consent)
- When required by law or legal authority
- Internally, under strict confidentiality protocols
All shared data is handled securely and ethically.
6. Cookies and Tracking
CDFA uses cookies and similar tools for:
- Website traffic analytics
- User experience improvements
- Content personalization and performance tracking
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Data Security
We implement strong technical and organizational safeguards, including:
- SSL encryption on our website
- Cloud-based secure storage
- Role-based access controls for sensitive data
Despite best efforts, no system is completely secure. Users will be notified in the event of a data breach.
8. Your Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access and review your data
- Request corrections or updates
- Ask for your data to be deleted (subject to legal limitations)
- Opt out of communications at any time
- Withdraw prior consent, where applicable
To make such requests, email us at info@cdfaindia.org.
9. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill the intended purpose or comply with legal, institutional, or research obligations.
10. External Links
Our website may link to external websites. CDFA is not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. Please review those policies before engaging with third-party platforms.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
12. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page along with the revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
For any privacy-related queries or concerns, please contact:
Centre for Discourse, Fusion, and Analysis (CDFA)
Headquarters: New Delhi, India
Bench Office: Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh
Email: info@cdfaindia.org
Website: www.cdfaindia.org
Mohammad Salman
Director General and President
CDFA Research Foundation
Centre for Discourse, Fusion, and Analysis