GSC SIKHI THOUGHT FORUM PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: [12-10-2023]
At GSC Sikhi Thought Forum (“Forum”), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our Forum.
1. Information We Collect:
a. User-Provided Information: When you register or participate in discussions on the Forum, you may provide us with personal information such as your name, email address, and any additional details you choose to share in your profile.
b. Automatically Collected Information: We may collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, and device information for analytical and security purposes.
2. Use of Information:
a. Personalization: We may use the information provided to personalize your experience on the Forum, including displaying your username and profile information.
b. Communication: We may use your email address to send you Forum-related notifications, updates, and newsletters. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
c. Improvement of Services: We may use feedback and information provided to enhance our Forum’s features, content, and user experience.
3. Disclosure of Information:
a. Publicly Shared Information: Information shared in public discussions or user profiles may be visible to other members and visitors of the Forum.
b. Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist in Forum operations, including data storage, maintenance, and analytics. These providers will have access to the necessary information for these purposes.
c. Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or in response to a legal request, such as a court order or government authority.
4. Data Security:
a. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
b. Despite our best efforts, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
5. Cookies and Tracking:
a. We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about how you interact with the Forum.
b. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may impact your experience on the Forum.
6. Children’s Privacy:
The Forum is not directed towards individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children.
7. Changes to Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. The effective date will be indicated at the beginning of the policy.
8. Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@globalsikhcouncil.org.
By using the GSC Sikhi Thought Forum, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. Please review this policy periodically for any updates or changes.