PRIVACY POLICY
Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (“Ambedkar Chamber”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”) is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and data protection. We value the trust placed in us by our members, users, partners, volunteers, and visitors who share their Information, Personal Data, and Sensitive Personal Data/Information (“Data”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, process, transfer, and safeguard your Data when you visit our website, interact with our services, submit membership forms, participate in events, or engage with our digital platforms.
We use your Data solely for lawful purposes—such as enabling you to participate in programs, access services, receive updates, and engage with Ambedkar Chamber’s initiatives. This Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, processing, usage, sharing, international transfers, and security measures in accordance with applicable laws.
By accessing our website or submitting your Data through any form or application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to external websites, third-party platforms, or linked pages not operated by Ambedkar Chamber. Such interactions are governed by the respective privacy policies of those platforms.
- Data We Collect
We may collect Data from you directly or through affiliated partners, service providers, or digital interactions. This includes:
Personal Information
- Name, date of birth, gender
- Email ID, mobile number, address
- Professional details, organisation information
- Membership details, volunteer interests
- PAN (only when legally required)
- Emergency contact (if provided)
Sensitive Personal Data/Information (if applicable)
- Government-issued IDs used for verification
- Financial information only when necessary for payments/donations
Usage & Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type, device information
- Website usage analytics
- Communication preferences
Engagement Data
- Event participation details
- Feedback, surveys, and communication records
- Membership applications
- Volunteer submissions
We do not knowingly collect Data from individuals below 18 years without guardian consent.
- How We Use Your Data
We process your Data for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you and provide Chamber services
- To process membership applications, volunteer registrations, and event participation
- To share updates, newsletters, research, or program information
- To improve our services, digital platforms, and user experience
- To comply with statutory, regulatory, and governance obligations
- To conduct surveys, assessments, and member engagement analysis
- To maintain internal record-keeping and administration
- To safeguard our systems, members, and organisational interests
- To provide operational support through authorised third-party service providers
- Legal Basis for Processing
We process your Data based on:
- Your consent
- Performance of services requested by you
- Legitimate organisational interests
- Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations
- Protection of vital interests
- Public interest objectives (where applicable)
- Sharing Your Data
Ambedkar Chamber may share your Data with:
- Authorised service providers (IT support, event partners, communication partners)
- Government authorities when required by law
- Professional consultants (legal, auditors, advisors)
- Partner organisations for program delivery
- Payment gateways (for applicable transactions)
We never sell your personal information.
All third-party partners are required to adhere to confidentiality obligations and applicable data protection norms.
- Cross-Border Transfers
If Data is transferred outside India, Ambedkar Chamber ensures the receiving entity provides equal or stronger data protection standards as required under applicable Indian law.
Financial data will not be stored outside India unless legally permitted.
- Data Security
We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to protect your Data from:
- Unauthorised access
- Misuse
- Loss
- Alteration
- Destruction
However, no system is fully secure. Users are also encouraged to follow safe digital practices.
Ambedkar Chamber is not responsible for breaches arising from user-side security lapses or external websites linked from our platform.
- Data Retention
We retain your Data only for as long as necessary:
- To fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy
- To comply with legal and governance requirements
- To resolve disputes or enforce agreements
Once retention is no longer required, Data is deleted or anonymised.
- Updates to this Privacy Policy
Ambedkar Chamber reserves the right to revise or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on the website, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
- Contact Us / Grievance Redressal
For privacy-related queries, corrections, or withdrawal of consent, please contact:
Grievance Officer
Ambedkar Chamber
(Please note: Only privacy-related communications will be addressed.)
