Privacy  Policy

Updated on 10 Sep, 2025

Canopy Collective is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and use when you visit our website.

Our Privacy Commitment

‍At Canopy Collective, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and make every reasonable effort to avoid collecting personal information, despite structural challenges. However, please note that websites by default utilize cookies, which may be generated automatically by the website's hosting service or third-party integrations. We hereby affirm that:

No Tracking or Profiling – We do not use cookies for user tracking, behavioral profiling, targeted advertising, or data monetization.
No Sharing of Information – Any data automatically stored through cookies will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties.
User Control – Users may manage, block, or delete cookies at any time through their browser settings without affecting access to the website.

Information We May Collect

‍Cookies and Technical Data

‍While we make every effort to minimize data collection, our website may automatically generate cookies through hosting services or third-party integrations. Any such data collection is:

Not used for tracking or profiling purposes
Not shared with third parties
Under your control through browser settings

Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect, store, or process personal information such as:

Names, email addresses, or contact details (unless voluntarily provided)
Financial information
Detailed personal profiles
Location tracking data
Behavioral tracking data for advertising or monetization

Contact and Communication

If you choose to contact us through email or other means provided on our website, we will only use the information you voluntarily provide to respond to your inquiry. We do not store this information beyond what is necessary to address your communication.

Community Partnerships and Documentation

In our project work with communities across Northeast India, we follow strict ethical guidelines:

All community engagement requires informed consent
Cultural knowledge and stories are documented only with explicit permission
We respect Indigenous data sovereignty and community ownership of their narratives
Personal information shared during project work is kept confidential and used only for project purposes

Third-Party Services

Our website may link to external sites or use third-party services. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect any information we handle. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Know what information we collect about you
Request that we delete any personal information we may have
Manage, block, or delete cookies through your browser settings
Contact us with privacy-related questions or concerns

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: communications@canopycollective.in‍

Address: Living Labs, Chandmari, Tezpur, Assam 784001

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Information We Collect

Our Privacy Commitment

No Tracking or Profiling – We do not use cookies for user tracking, behavioral profiling, targeted advertising, or data monetization.
No Sharing of Information – Any data automatically stored through cookies will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties.
User Control – Users may manage, block, or delete cookies at any time through their browser settings without affecting access to the website.