Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information.
✅ What We Do
- • Collect only information necessary for club activities
- • Use your data to improve your experience
- • Protect your information with industry-standard security
- • Give you control over your data and privacy settings
❌ What We Don't Do
- • Sell your personal information to third parties
- • Share your data for advertising purposes
- • Keep your data longer than necessary
- • Use your information without your knowledge
Information You Provide
- Personal details when you contact us (name, email, phone number)
- Content you submit through forms (event registrations, story submissions, reviews)
- Photos and media you upload for stories or reviews
- Communication preferences and feedback
Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
- IP address and general location information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Third-Party Information
- Social media profile information when you interact with our embedded content
- Instagram posts and interactions when you engage with our Instagram feed
- Analytics data from Google Analytics and similar services
Primary Uses
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Process event registrations and manage club activities
- Display user-generated content (stories, reviews, photos) with your consent
- Send important updates about events and club activities
- Improve our website functionality and user experience
Communication
- Send newsletters and event notifications (with your consent)
- Respond to your questions and support requests
- Share important safety information for adventures and events
- Provide updates about club policies and activities
Website Improvement
- Analyze website usage to improve navigation and content
- Personalize your experience based on your interests
- Ensure website security and prevent fraudulent activities
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
We Share Information With
- Service providers who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
- Social media platforms when you interact with embedded content
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect safety
- Other club members when you submit public content (stories, reviews)
We Do NOT Share
- Your personal information with advertisers or marketers
- Your contact details with third parties for their marketing purposes
- Your private communications or sensitive personal data
- Your information for commercial purposes unrelated to club activities
Public Content
- Stories and reviews you submit may be displayed publicly on our website
- Your name and batch information may be shown with your contributions
- Photos you upload may be used in our gallery and social media
- You can request removal of your public content at any time
Security Measures
- SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Secure hosting with regular security updates
- Access controls limiting who can view your information
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Data Retention
- Personal information is kept only as long as necessary for club purposes
- Event registration data is retained for 2 years after the event
- Website analytics data is anonymized after 26 months
- You can request deletion of your data at any time
International Transfers
- Your data may be processed on servers located outside India
- We ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards
- Third-party services we use comply with international data protection standards
- You have the right to object to international transfers
Access and Control
- Request a copy of all personal information we have about you
- Update or correct any inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
Content Management
- Edit or remove stories and reviews you've submitted
- Control whether your name appears with your contributions
- Request removal of photos you've uploaded
- Withdraw consent for public display of your content
Communication Preferences
- Unsubscribe from newsletters and promotional emails
- Choose which types of notifications you receive
- Update your contact preferences at any time
- Block specific types of communications
Instagram Feed Integration: We display our Instagram posts on this website using Facebook's Graph API. When you interact with these posts, your interactions may be governed by Facebook's privacy policy in addition to ours.
Data Sharing: We do not share your personal information with Facebook/Meta beyond what is necessary for displaying our public Instagram content. Any data sharing is limited to:
- Public interactions with our embedded Instagram posts
- Analytics data about post engagement (anonymized)
- Technical data required for proper display of content
Your Control: You can control your interactions with our social media content and request removal of any data related to these interactions.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality, security, and user authentication.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience.
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.
Social Media Cookies
Enable social media features and track interactions with embedded content.
Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you via email if you've provided your email address
- Post a notice on our website highlighting the changes
- Provide a reasonable notice period before changes take effect
Your Continued Use: By continuing to use our website after policy updates, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the revised privacy policy.