Privacy Policy — Saha Connect

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, company name, and any additional profile information you choose to provide. When you register for events, we collect the information you submit at the time of registration. We also collect usage data including pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns to improve our platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to manage your membership, communicate important updates, facilitate connections with other members, process payments, and send event notifications. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the platform (such as payment processors and email delivery services) under strict data processing agreements.

3. Member Directory

Your profile information, including name, company, role, and city, may be visible to other verified members in the Member Directory. You can control your directory visibility from your Profile settings. Your email address is never shown publicly in the directory.

4. Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your session. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how members use the platform. You can disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your membership is active. If you cancel your membership, we retain your data for 90 days in case you wish to rejoin, after which it is permanently deleted. Transaction records are retained for 7 years as required by Indian tax regulations.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. You can update most information directly from your profile settings. To request full data deletion or export, contact us at privacy@sahaconnect.in. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. All data is encrypted in transit using TLS. We regularly review and update our security practices.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or an in-app announcement. Continued use of Saha Connect after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at privacy@sahaconnect.in or write to us at Saha Connect, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.