Privacy Policy

Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. Hindu on Campus (HOC) is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of all submissions received through our Campus Hinduphobia Tracker. Please review our privacy policy below:

  1. Anonymity and Confidentiality
    • All submissions will be kept strictly anonymous unless you provide explicit consent to share your name or other identifying information.
    • Any personally identifiable information (PII), including your name, email, or uploaded evidence, will remain confidential and accessible only to the HOC team.
  2. Use of Information
    • The only information we may share publicly, with your consent, is the name of your institution and the testimonial.
    • If you choose not to share either publicly, we will be unable to post your story but will still include it in our data collection to advocate for systemic changes.
    • All shared testimonials will be verified and/or verifiable to ensure accuracy.
  3. Evidence and Supporting Materials
    • If you have evidence of the incident (e.g., emails, screenshots, or photos), we encourage you to share it as it helps us validate and advocate more effectively. However, sharing evidence is optional.
  4. Data Handling and Storage
    • All data provided will be securely stored and handled only by the Hindu on Campus team. It will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
    • We recommend that you refrain from including any information that could personally identify you to unintended audiences.
  5. Consent
    • You must provide explicit consent to allow us to post your testimonial publicly.
    • If you do not consent, your information will only be used internally to track and report Hinduphobia in aggregate data.
  6. Communication
    • We recommend providing your email address so we can reach out for clarification or additional details if needed. This ensures your testimonial is posted with accuracy and comfort.
  7. Harassment and Doxxing Prevention
    • Any incidents of doxxing or harassment will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
    • Posting private or confidential information of others is a violation of the Terms of Use on many social media platforms and may result in legal penalties depending on the location and scenario.

We thank you for trusting us with your story. Together, we can raise awareness and advocate for meaningful change. If you have any concerns or questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us.