Privacy Policy

The Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA) Foundation or “ICGA” Website.

Last Updated: 01 July 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how the Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA) Foundation (“ICGA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you use our website www.icga.in, register for our events, donate to our initiatives, or otherwise interact with us (“Services”).

By using the Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1. About ICGA and This Website

ICGA Foundation is a not-for-profit initiative working to build a population-scale cancer genome map for India. Our website serves as a platform to:

  • Share research and updates,
  • Enable collaboration across the scientific and clinical community,
  • Manage registration and payments for ICGA events such as the ICGA Annual Meeting,
  • Accept donations (in INR only) to support cancer research and public-good genomics,
  • Facilitate membership and community engagement.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use or access any of the Services.

2. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices, legal or regulatory updates. Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review it regularly.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

a. Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

We collect PII when you:

  • Register for Events: Name, email, phone number, institution, professional affiliation, and preferences.
  • Pay Registration Fees: Name, email, payment mode (UPI, card, NEFT), and transaction details.
  • Donate (INR only): Name, email, phone number, PAN (for 80G), address, donation amount, and payment reference.
  • Submit Forms or Contact Us: Name, email, phone number, and any content voluntarily shared.
  • Join as a Member: Name, contact information, institution, designation, and relevant documents.

Note: ICGA currently accepts only domestic donations and payments in Indian Rupees (₹). No foreign contributions are accepted as we do not yet hold FCRA approval.

b. Non-Personal Data

We may also collect technical and usage data:

  • IP address, browser type, and device information,
  • Pages visited, time spent, clicks,
  • Cookies and web beacons (based on your browser settings).

c. Research Data (If Applicable)

If you participate in ICGA research or submit data, we only collect de-identified data in compliance with ethical and legal standards. No personal medical identifiers are collected without prior consent.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide, improve, and secure our Website and Services,
  • Manage and confirm event registration and payments,
  • Process donations and generate 80G receipts,
  • Track membership status and communication preferences,
  • Enable scientific collaboration (in compliance with data policy),
  • Analyze site usage for performance and outreach.

5. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Your consent (where applicable),
  • Contractual necessity (for event and membership processing),
  • Legal obligations (e.g., 80G receipt issuance, tax compliance),
  • Our legitimate interest in operating a secure and impactful not-for-profit research initiative.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your data. However, data may be shared with:

a. Service Providers

Trusted partners such as:

  • Payment processors and banks,
  • Event and IT service vendors,
  • Tax and accounting professionals.

b. Legal and Regulatory Authorities

To comply with legal duties, enforce rights, or respond to lawful requests.

c. Research Collaborators

De-identified, aggregated data may be shared for scientific advancement, only under formal agreements aligned with ICGA’s data policy.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:

  • Encrypted connections (SSL),
  • Access controls,
  • Secure payment gateways (no card/UPI data stored on ICGA servers).

8. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to your personal data,
  • Request corrections or deletion (subject to regulatory constraints),
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential communications,
  • Request a copy of your data or raise a concern.

To do so, write to communications@icga.co.in.

9. Cookies and Analytics

This Website uses cookies to:

  • Enable essential functions,
  • Collect anonymized analytics,
  • Improve user experience.

You can disable cookies via your browser settings. Some features may be limited if cookies are disabled.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. If such data is inadvertently collected, we will delete it promptly upon notice.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

ICGA Foundation

Bhageerath, Vetal Chowk, 402E, Senapati Bapat Road,

Pune, Maharashtra – 411016, India

📧 Email:

communications@icga.co.in (for general communications)

icga2025@icga.co.in (for ICGA2025 annual meeting related queries)