Privacy Policy

The Paragliding Association of India (PAI) (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, website visitors, and event participants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you access or use our website www.paraglidingassociationofindia.org (the “Website”) or our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Email Address
• Postal Address
• Phone Number
• Emergency Contact Name & Number
• Blood Group (for safety purposes during events)
• Membership details and status

1.2 Financial Information

When you pay for membership, services, or events, we collect transaction-related data, including:

• Billing name and address
• Payment method (UPI, credit/debit card, net banking, etc.)
• Transaction ID and confirmation

Note: We do not store sensitive card or UPI details on our servers. Payments are processed securely through authorized third-party payment gateways.

1.3 Technical & Usage Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device details
• Pages visited, duration, and interactions
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

• To process membership registrations, renewals, and payments
• To communicate updates, safety notices, and event information
• To ensure participant safety during events (using emergency details)
• To manage accounts and provide member services
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To improve website performance, security, and usability
• For analytics, fraud prevention, and troubleshooting

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your data with:

• Authorized PAI staff and volunteers for administration and event management
• Third-party payment processors to complete transactions
• Government or regulatory authorities if legally required
• Emergency services in case of accidents during PAI activities
• IT service providers for hosting, analytics, and communication tools (under confidentiality agreements)

4. Data Security

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

• HTTPS encryption for secure transmission
• Restricted access to administrative systems
• Regular monitoring and audits

5. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

• Membership data: for the duration of your membership and a reasonable period thereafter
• Financial records: as required under tax and accounting laws
• Safety and incident reports: as long as necessary to meet legal or operational obligations

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit functionality.

7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request corrections or updates
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Withdraw consent for optional data uses
• Object to or restrict processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@paraglidingassociationofindia.org.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 without parental/guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Although PAI operates in India, some of our service providers may store or process data outside India. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with the effective date. Continued use of our Website and services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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