This Privacy Policy outlines how Indian Professionals Forum ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you interact with our platform and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data in compliance with Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) of 2019 and other applicable laws.
General Privacy Practices
This Privacy Policy outlines how the Indian Professionals Forum collects, uses, and shares personal information about members, participants, and visitors to our platform. It applies to all interactions and relationships with the Indian Professionals Forum.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact information such as name, email address, and phone number.
- Professional information such as job title, industry, and company name.
- User-generated content such as forum posts, comments, and messages.
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device identifiers.
- Membership-related information, including membership renewals and benefits.
- Information provided when contacting us for inquiries, event registrations, or support.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing and improving our services, including customizing content and features.
- Communicating with you regarding your membership, inquiries, and updates.
- Analyzing usage patterns and trends to enhance user experience on IPF website/portal.
- Enforcing our terms of service and policies, and preventing abuse of membership data.
- Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Communicating with you regarding updates, events, and relevant information related to the Indian Professionals Forum and/or any Third Party deemed fit.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- With service providers and vendors who assist us in operating our platform and delivering services.
- With your consent or at your direction, such as when you choose to share information with other users.
- With Indian Mission in Nigeria and/or Government of India based on specific requests.
- In response to legal requests or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
- With trusted third parties for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including service providers, event organizers, and partners. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data when shared with third parties.
International Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred and processed in countries outside of Nigeria where our service providers are located. We take appropriate measures to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights and choices regarding your personal information, including the right to access, update, or delete your information. You may also choose to opt-out of certain communications or data processing activities. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website or by other means as required by law. Your continued use of our services after the effective date of the revised policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@ipfnigeria.com.
Indian Professionals Forum Webinar Consent Notice
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Consent to Share Personal Data:
You consent to IPF sharing any personal data provided by you during the webinar, including but not limited to your name, email address, and any opinions or comments expressed during the session. This information may be shared internally within IPF or with external partners for the purpose of organizing and improving future events.
Recording and Sharing of Webinar Content:You understand that the webinar session may be recorded for quality assurance, training, or promotional purposes. Any audio, video, documents, or other materials exchanged or viewed during the webinar may be recorded and shared by IPF. This includes any questions, comments, or discussions that you participate in during the session.
Option to Opt-Out:If you do not consent to the sharing of your personal data or the recording of the webinar session, we kindly ask that you refrain from attending the webinar. If you have already registered and wish to opt-out, please notify the organizer as soon as possible before the webinar date.