Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use icaschapter.org.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: name, email address, phone number, postal address, etc., when you register, enroll, apply, or contact us.

• Usage Data: information about how you use the Site (pages visited, time spent, IP address, browser type, device details).

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: we may use cookies, web beacons, and logs to improve user experience.

3. Purpose of Collection / Use

We use collected data for:

• Providing and managing the Site & services (e.g., course enrollment, certification).

• Communication (newsletters, notifications, responses to queries).

• Improving content and design, analytics to monitor usage.

• Legal compliance, security, preventing misuse/fraud.

4. Disclosure of Information

We will not share your personal data with third parties except:

• With service providers assisting in delivering services (e.g., hosting, email).

• When required by law (court order, public authority request).

• To protect rights, property, or safety of ICAS, users, or others.

We may share anonymized or aggregated data which does not identify individuals.

5. Data Storage and Security

• Data is stored on secure servers with appropriate safeguards.

• Access is limited to authorized personnel.

• Encryption, security audits, and regular updates are used.

However, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes collected, legal compliance, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements. When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Users’ Rights

You may have rights including:

• Accessing your personal data.

• Correcting or updating inaccurate data.

• Requesting deletion of data.

• Withdrawing consent to processing (where applicable).

• Requesting data portability.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for users under the age of 18 (or as per Indian law). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If discovered, such data will be deleted.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on the Site with a revised date. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.