Legal

The Paragliding Association of India (PAI) (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website www.paraglidingassociationofindia.org (“Website”).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

We collect the following information during membership sign-up, event registration, or account creation:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Postal Address
• Phone Number
• Emergency Contact Name and Phone Number
• Blood Group

1.2 Technical and Usage Data

Automatically collected when you use the Website:

• IP Address
• Browser User Agent
• Device Information (type, operating system)
• Pages visited, time spent, and actions taken on the Website

2. How We Use Your Information

• Register and manage your membership and accounts with PAI
• Send membership updates, renewals, safety notices, and event information
• Communicate regarding paragliding events, safety programs, and organizational updates
• Respond to your queries or support requests
• Ensure safety during events using emergency contact information
• Analyze website usage to improve user experience, website security, and performance
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data:

• With our internal administrative team and authorized PAI volunteers for membership and event management
• With government authorities if legally required
• With emergency services in case of an accident or safety incident during PAI events
• With trusted third-party service providers for hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and email delivery, under confidentiality agreements

4. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools to:

• Understand website usage and visitor behavior
• Improve content and performance
• Enhance security and prevent fraud

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings, but disabling cookies may impact your website experience.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure website hosting
• Access controls for administrative systems
• HTTPS encryption for data transmission

6. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• As long as your membership remains active
• As required for legal, accounting, or safety records
• Upon your request for deletion, subject to our legal obligations

7. Your Rights

You may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request corrections or updates
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please email [Insert official contact email].

8. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 18 without parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically and will post changes on this page with an updated effective date. Please review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: