Privacy Policy
At Chennai Civil Engineers and Consultants Association (CHECEA), we value the privacy of our members and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our association, including through our website and membership registration processes.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details.
- Professional Information: Qualification details, employment details, and professional experience as related to membership eligibility.
- Payment Information: Bank or credit card details for membership fee payments. Payment processing is handled securely through third-party gateways.
- Identification Documents: Copies of qualification certificates, identification proof, and passport-size photos.
- Other Information: Any additional information you provide voluntarily during the registration or communication process.
2. How We Use Your Information
CHECEA may use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Membership Processing: To verify eligibility, process membership applications, and issue membership cards.
- Communication: To provide you with important updates about your membership, association activities, events, and services.
- Billing and Payments: To process membership fees and renewal payments securely.
- Legal and Compliance: To comply with legal requirements and fulfill our association's obligations.
- Internal Record-Keeping: For maintaining accurate and updated member records for administrative purposes.
3. Data Protection and Security
We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. We have implemented suitable physical, electronic, and administrative measures to safeguard and secure the data we collect. These measures include:
- Secure server usage and encryption technologies for sensitive information (e.g., payment details).
- Restricted access to personal information only to authorized personnel.
- Regular reviews of our security practices to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third parties only in the following cases:
- Payment Processors: To facilitate membership fee payments securely.
- Service Providers: To manage communication, data storage, or website hosting services, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulations.
5. Your Rights
As a member or visitor, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
- Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and administrative requirements.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving non-essential communications (e.g., newsletters or event updates) by following the opt-out instructions provided in these communications.
- Data Portability: Upon request, we can provide your personal data in a portable format if you decide to discontinue membership.
6. Cookies and Online Tracking
Our website may use cookies to enhance your user experience by remembering preferences and monitoring website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand your website activity. You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies; however, this may affect your user experience.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
CHECEA reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify members of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website or sending email notifications. The updated Privacy Policy will take effect immediately upon publication.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:
Email: president.checea@gmail.com
Phone: 044 4206 5230
Address: CHECEA Office, No 2A North Road 1'st Floor. West C.I.T.Nagar. Chennai-35 Near- Nandhi Silai Tamilnadu. INDIA