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PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy – CTAI Foundation

Effective Date: 23 July 2025

CTAI Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every individual interacting with us. This Privacy Policy outlines our approach to the collection, use, processing, storage, and sharing of personal data through our website, mobile applications, events, and other digital or offline platforms.

This policy is in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 framed thereunder, along with applicable provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

  1. Purpose & Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all stakeholders interacting with the Construction Technology Access & Innovation Foundation (CTAI) including event participants, volunteers, partners, service providers, collaborators, and visitors to our platforms.

By engaging with CTAI Foundation’s services, you consent to the processing of your personal data as outlined in this policy.

  1. Information We Collect
  2. a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect information including but not limited to:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Contact number
  • Organization name and designation
  • Professional background and interests
  • Feedback or submissions (including documents, queries, survey responses)
  1. b) Information Collected Automatically

We may use analytics tools and tracking technologies to collect:

  • IP address
  • Device/browser type
  • Website usage behavior (pages visited, time spent, clickstream data)
  • Cookies or similar identifiers
  1. Use of Personal Data

Your personal data may be used to:

  • Facilitate event participation, registration, and communication
  • Share updates on CTAI initiatives, programs, and publications
  • Personalize your experience on our platforms
  • Conduct surveys or research to improve services
  • Comply with applicable laws and prevent fraud or misuse
  1. Cookies & Tracking Tools

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance site performance, remember user preferences, and track usage analytics. You may disable cookies through browser settings; however, some platform features may become unavailable as a result.

  1. Data Security & Retention

CTAI Foundation follows reasonable security practices and procedures, including encryption, firewalls, access controls, and secure servers, to safeguard your personal data.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.

  1. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Partners, collaborators, and contractors involved in our programs
  • Trusted service providers (e.g., event platforms, email delivery tools, cloud storage)
  • Government authorities, regulators, or law enforcement agencies upon lawful request
  • Research or academic institutions in anonymized or aggregated form

All third parties are contractually obligated to comply with comparable data protection standards.

  1. Publicly Shared Information

Any information voluntarily shared on public forums hosted by CTAI (e.g., chat boards, webinars, comment sections) may be visible to others. You are advised to use discretion when sharing personal or sensitive data in such contexts.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our digital platforms may include links to third-party websites or services. CTAI Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external platforms. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.

  1. Your Rights

Under the DPDP Act and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent to data processing (where applicable)
  • Object to the use of your data for direct marketing
  • File a grievance or raise concerns related to data handling

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contactus@ctai.in

  1. Updates to This Policy

CTAI Foundation may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any material changes will be notified through our website. Continued use of our services after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.

  1. Contact Us

For queries or concerns related to this Privacy Policy, you may write to:
CTAI Foundation
📧 contactus@ctaifoundation.org
🌐 www.ctaifoundation.in