Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

United Tech Community ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, services, and community platform (collectively, the "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

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

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Professional information (job title, company, skills)
• Profile photo and bio
• Payment information (for paid memberships)
• Information you provide in applications, surveys, or communications

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Services, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and operating system
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our Services
• Processing your membership application and payments
• Facilitating community interactions and connections
• Sending you event notifications and updates
• Improving our Services and user experience
• Responding to your inquiries and support requests
• Complying with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Other Members

Your profile information (name, photo, bio, professional details) is visible to other community members to facilitate networking and connections.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email delivery, and analytics.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our Services
• Improve our website performance
• Deliver relevant content and communications

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Services.

6. 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, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you cancel your membership, we will delete or anonymize your information within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is necessary for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
• Restriction: Request that we limit processing of your information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@unitedtechcommunity.in.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@unitedtechcommunity.in

Address: United Tech Community, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India