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Sikhona, Inc. — Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 27, 2026
Last Updated: January 27, 2026

 

Sikhona, Inc. (“Sikhona,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with our websites, services, digital platforms, and related communications (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through:

  • Sikhona’s corporate website(s)

  • Any Sikhona platform pages and digital properties

  • Contact forms and inquiry submissions

  • Investor relations communications (where applicable)

  • Career applications and talent pool submissions

  • Event registrations and RSVP forms

  • Newsletter signups

  • Sikhona Podcast interactions and media requests

  • Sikhona Store/Merch purchases (if offered)

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites or services that may be linked through our Services. Please review their privacy policies separately.

2. Definitions

For purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • “Personal Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable person.

  • “Processing” means any operation performed on Personal Data (e.g., collecting, storing, using, sharing).

  • “Controller” means the entity that determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data.

  • “Processor” means a third party that processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.

For GDPR purposes, Sikhona, Inc. acts as the Data Controller unless otherwise stated.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data depending on how you interact with our Services:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address (e.g., orders, shipping, event logistics)

  • Company name, title, or organization affiliation

  • Messages or inquiry details submitted through forms

  • Investor inquiry information (where applicable)

  • Job application details (resume/CV, employment history, education)

  • Event registration details and attendance confirmations

  • Purchase details (product selections, order history)

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Services, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Clickstream data and interaction behavior

  • Referring URLs

  • Approximate location (derived from IP)

C. Information from Third Parties (Limited)

We may receive information from:

  • Event hosting or registration platforms

  • Payment processors (payment status and transaction identifiers, not full card data)

  • Analytics and advertising partners

  • Social media platforms (when you interact with our official pages)

  • Publicly available sources (e.g., press or professional directories)

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use personal data for the following business purposes:

A. To Provide and Operate the Services

  • Deliver website and platform functionality

  • Respond to inquiries and support requests

  • Enable event registration and communication

  • Provide access to content, updates, and resources

B. Communications

  • Send confirmations and service messages

  • Provide newsletters or announcements (where opted-in)

  • Share updates about events, initiatives, platforms, or Sikhona programs

  • Respond to media, partnership, investor, and business inquiries

C. Store and Transactional Purposes (If Applicable)

  • Process orders and fulfill merchandise purchases

  • Confirm orders and delivery

  • Provide customer service for returns or issues

D. Recruiting & Careers

  • Process job applications and talent submissions

  • Evaluate candidates

  • Contact applicants regarding opportunities

E. Security and Integrity

  • Detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity

  • Maintain platform safety and cybersecurity

  • Investigate potential policy or Terms of Use violations

F. Analytics and Improvement

  • Understand user behavior to improve usability

  • Measure performance and engagement

  • Enhance platform design, content, and experiences

G. Legal, Compliance & Governance

  • Maintain records for legal compliance

  • Enforce our Terms and policies

  • Protect Sikhona’s rights, users, and stakeholders

5. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction requiring a lawful basis, Sikhona relies on the following:

  • Consent (e.g., marketing emails, optional cookies)

  • Contractual necessity (e.g., purchases, registrations, service delivery)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our Services, security, fraud prevention)

  • Legal obligations (e.g., compliance with laws, lawful requests)

Where required, we will request your consent before processing personal data for certain purposes.

6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies (pixels, tags, scripts) to:

  • Enable site functionality

  • Remember preferences

  • Provide analytics and performance tracking

  • Improve content relevance

You may manage cookies through:

  • Browser settings

  • Cookie banners (where enabled)

  • Device controls

For more information, please review our Cookie Policy:
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7. How We Share Personal Data

We do not sell personal data.

We may share personal data in limited situations, such as:

A. Service Providers (Processors)

We may share data with trusted vendors who help us operate our Services, such as:

  • Hosting providers

  • Analytics tools

  • Email communication providers

  • CRM systems

  • Customer support platforms

  • Event registration/management platforms

  • Payment processors (if applicable)

  • E-commerce service platforms (if applicable)

These providers are authorized to use personal data only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

B. Legal and Regulatory Obligations

We may disclose personal data when required to:

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Respond to lawful requests from authorities

  • Protect rights, security, and safety

  • Prevent fraud or abuse

C. Business Transfers

If Sikhona is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate protections.

8. International Data Transfers

Sikhona may operate globally. Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your location, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection.

Where required (e.g., GDPR), Sikhona will implement appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Approved transfer frameworks

  • Other lawful mechanisms recognized by regulators

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Service delivery

  • Compliance requirements

  • Security purposes

  • Business operations

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and legal requirements.

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including safeguards designed to prevent:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Disclosure

  • Alteration

  • Loss or destruction

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

A. GDPR Rights (EEA/UK)

You may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate personal data

  • Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

B. Additional Regional Rights

Residents of certain jurisdictions (e.g., California) may have rights related to:

  • Knowing what data is collected

  • Accessing and deleting information

  • Opting out of certain sharing (if applicable)

  • Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information in Section 15.

12. Marketing Communications

If you opt into receiving marketing communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails

  • Contacting us directly

We may still send essential service or administrative communications even if you unsubscribe from marketing messages.

13. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not intended for children under 13 (or under the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us immediately so we can remove it.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we update it, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top.

Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or need support, contact:

Sikhona, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 20130 Lakeview Center Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
Contact Page: /contact