Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Nira Valley Industrial Association ("NVIA", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for membership
• Attend our events or workshops
• Contact us through our website
• Subscribe to our newsletters
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, business address)
• Company name and business details
• Professional designation and industry sector
• GST number and other business identifiers

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process membership applications and manage member accounts
• Communicate with you about events, services, and updates
• Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Maintain our member directory (for approved members only)
• Facilitate networking opportunities among members

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share information when you explicitly authorize us to do so
• Member Directory: Approved members' business information may be displayed in our member directory, visible to other members and website visitors
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: