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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 1, 2026 — How KECCTA collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Karnataka Engineering College Chemistry Teachers' Association (KECCTA) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our members and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access our website, register for membership, or participate in KECCTA events and programs. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

  • •Personal identification information (Name, email address, phone number, institutional affiliation)
  • •Academic and professional details (Designation, department, qualifications, specialization)
  • •Membership data (Membership type, join date, payment records, certificate history)
  • •Usage data (Pages visited, features accessed, session duration, interaction patterns)
  • •Communication history (Support tickets, newsletter subscriptions, event registrations)

How We Use Your Information

  • •To process and manage your membership applications and renewals
  • •To provide access to member-exclusive resources, event registrations, and academic materials
  • •To send important updates about KECCTA activities, conferences, workshops, and announcements
  • •To improve our platform, services, and user experience through analytics
  • •To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Information Sharing & Disclosure

  • •We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties
  • •Aggregated, anonymized data may be shared for academic research and reporting purposes
  • •We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of KECCTA or its members
  • •Service providers (payment gateways, hosting platforms) are bound by data processing agreements

Data Security

  • •All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3
  • •Passwords are hashed and salted using industry-standard bcrypt algorithms
  • •Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
  • •Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments are conducted
  • •We follow OWASP guidelines for secure application development

Your Rights & Choices

  • •Access and review the personal data we hold about you at any time
  • •Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information through your profile settings
  • •Withdraw consent for non-essential data processing at any time
  • •Request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • •Opt out of marketing communications via the unsubscribe link in emails

Data Retention

  • •Active member data is retained for the duration of your membership plus six years for audit purposes
  • •Financial transaction records are retained as required by Indian tax regulations (8 years)
  • •Deleted accounts have personal data anonymized within 30 days of deletion request
  • •Session logs are automatically purged after 12 months

Contact Us

  • •Email: contact@keccta.in
  • •Address: KECCTA, D.No.88, Chikkanna, Layout, Hennur Cross, Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru, BANGALORE ZONE 1 BYATARAYANAPURA JAKKURU 560043
  • •Data Protection Officer: Dr. Anil Desai, Secretary, KECCTA
  • •We will respond to all data-related inquiries within 30 days

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Registered members will be notified of material changes via email. Contact us with any questions.