This policy outlines how ITFOI collects, manages, and safeguards organizational and personal data. This document is currently a draft pending final legal validation.
This Privacy Policy explains how the International Trade Forum of India (“ITFOI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit itfoi.org (the “Site”) or interact with our forms, including membership enquiries, event registrations, and newsletter sign-ups.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Information you provide directly: name, organization, designation, email address, phone/WhatsApp number, LinkedIn profile, country/state/city, industry, company size, annual turnover, areas of interest, and any message you submit through our Membership, Event Registration, or Newsletter forms.
Information collected automatically: pages visited, referring URL, landing page, device type, and browser, along with UTM parameters (utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign) when you arrive via a tracked link.
Information collected server-side: your IP address and an approximate country derived from it, used for attribution and fraud prevention - never trusted from client-submitted values.
To respond to membership applications, event registration interest, and general enquiries.
To create and manage a lead record in our CRM, assign it to the relevant team (Membership or Events), and follow up regarding suitable opportunities.
To send confirmation emails and, where you've opted in, newsletter updates about trade reports, opportunities, and market intelligence.
To understand how visitors use the Site and improve its content and performance.
The Site may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functionality and analytics. Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with service providers who support our operations (for example, CRM, email delivery, or analytics providers), each bound by confidentiality and data-protection obligations, and with government or regulatory authorities where required by law.
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, or to withdraw consent to marketing communications (such as the newsletter) at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
The Site may link to third-party websites, including partner, government, or embassy sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.
The Site is intended for business and institutional audiences and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated “Last updated” date below.
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
