Last updated: 26 October 2026
The Defence Accounts Pensioners Welfare Association (DAPWA), Chandigarh, runs www.dapwa.in. This policy explains how we handle personal information on this website.
1. Information we collect
This website has no forms, registrations or logins, so we don’t collect personal details from visitors directly. When you contact our team members, we only receive the information you choose to share, such as your name, contact details and the matter you need help with.
2. Information published on the website
To help members stay connected, we publish the names, designations, phone numbers and addresses of our Executive Body members on the Contact Us page. The site also shows the member directory, meeting minutes and photographs from our events. This information is published with the consent of the people concerned.
3. How we use your information
We use the information you share only for these purposes:
- replying to your queries
- helping with pension, family pension and CGHS matters
- keeping membership records up to date
- telling members about meetings, events and updates
We never sell, rent or trade your personal information.
4. Donations
You make contributions directly by bank transfer or UPI, using the details on the site.
This website does not collect or store any bank account, card or UPI information. We only receive the payer’s name and the transaction details your bank shares with us, and we use them to keep records.
5. Cookies and visit data
Like most websites, our server may record basic technical details, such as your IP address, browser type and the pages you visit. We use this to keep the site secure and working properly and to count page views. You can turn off cookies in your browser settings at any time.
6. Sharing of information
We share information only in these situations:
- Government offices: with PCDA, CGHS or SPARSH, when you ask us to help with your matter
- Service providers: with our website maintenance provider, only as needed to run the site
- Legal requirements: when the law or a government authority requires it
7. Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information we hold. However, no website or internet transmission can be completely secure.
8. Your rights
You can ask us to correct or update your information, or to remove your name, phone number, address or photo from the website. To make a request, please contact any of our team members listed on the Contact Us page, and we will act on it as soon as possible.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time, and we’ll post any changes on this page with a revised date. If you have questions about this policy, please contact any of our team members listed on the Contact Us page.
