PICC India

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or communicate with us:

a. Personal Information

- Name, email address, contact number, or organization name (when voluntarily provided through contact forms, membership applications, or event registrations).

- Payment or billing details (only when you make donations, register for events, or pay membership fees through secure payment gateways).

b. Non-Personal Information

- Browser type, device information, operating system, IP address, referring website, and browsing patterns.

- Cookies and analytics data (e.g., through Google Analytics) to improve website functionality and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

- To respond to your queries, requests, or feedback.

- To process membership applications, event registrations, or donations.

- To send updates about conferences, seminars, training programs, or other chapter activities.

- To improve our website's performance, layout, and content.

- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Data Protection and Security

- We take appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

- All payments (if applicable) are processed through secure third-party gateways, and we do not store your credit/debit card information on our servers.

4. Cookies Policy

- Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

- You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionalities of the site.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

Information may be shared only with:

     - Authorized staff or volunteers of PICC India for official purposes.

     - Trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting official activities (under strict confidentiality agreements).

     - Government or legal authorities, if required by law.

6. External Links

- Our website may contain links to external websites (such as partner organizations, journals, or conference pages).

- We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

7. Data Retention

- We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws.

8. Your Rights

- You have the right to:

     - Access, update, or correct your personal information.

     - Withdraw consent for communications or data processing.

     - Request deletion of your personal data from our records (subject to legal obligations).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

9. Updates to This Policy

- We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."