Privacy Policy

Samta Sainik Dal (SSD) Delhi respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website samtasainikdal.org.

1. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information when you voluntarily provide it through:

• Membership application forms
• Event registration forms
• Contact forms
• Newsletter subscriptions
• Account creation for member dashboard

This may include: name, email address, phone number, address, date of birth, Aadhaar number (for membership verification), profile photo, and membership details.

b) Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our Website, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Geographic location (country/city level)

c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and remember your preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Process membership applications and manage member records
• Register and manage event participation
• Send communications about SSD Delhi activities, events, and updates
• Improve our Website and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Verify identity for membership and event access
• Generate membership cards and certificates

3. Data 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: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
• Service providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, email delivery, payment processing) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Safety and security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of SSD Delhi, our members, or the public
• Organizational affiliates: With All India Samta Sainik Dal for membership verification and coordination

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Membership records are retained for the duration of membership plus 7 years after termination. Event registration data is retained for 3 years after the event.

6. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@ssddelhi.org.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies.

9. Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. This data is aggregated and anonymized. We do not use this data to personally identify you.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

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