AITD Connection

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to AITD Connection ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our alumni networking platform.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for an account
  • Complete your profile
  • Post content or participate in discussions
  • Send messages to other members
  • Make donations or purchase memberships
  • Contact us with inquiries

This information may include:

  • Identity Data: Name, graduation year, department, enrollment number
  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, physical address
  • Profile Data: Biography, professional experience, skills, interests
  • Financial Data: Payment card details (processed securely via Razorpay)
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our platform
  • Marketing Data: Your preferences for receiving communications from us

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you access our platform, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and location data
  • Pages visited and actions taken
  • Time and date of visits
  • Referring website or application

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Enable alumni networking and connection features
  • Process donations and membership payments
  • Send administrative information and updates
  • Personalize your experience on the platform
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
  • Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Other Alumni

Information in your public profile (name, graduation year, profession) is visible to other verified alumni. You control what information appears on your profile through your privacy settings.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing (Razorpay), email delivery, and hosting services.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest
  • Secure authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls limiting who can access your data
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@aitdconnection.aitd.edu or through your account settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may also retain and use your information as necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud

You may request deletion of your account at any time. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and activity on our platform. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the platform

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

  • Email: privacy@aitdconnection.aitd.edu
  • Address: AITD Alumni Association, [College Address]
  • Phone: +91-XXXX-XXXXXX