Privacy Policy

Institute of Directors (IOD), India

The Institute of Directors, India (“IOD”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its members, participants, users, and visitors (“you”, “your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, services, events, and programs.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information: Name, contact details (email, phone number and address), designation, company name, and professional details provided during membership, registration, or inquiries.
Payment Information: Billing address, transaction details (processed securely via third-party payment gateways).
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, cookies, and usage data when you access our website or digital platforms.
Event/Training Data: Attendance records, feedback, and participation details.

2. How We Use Your Information

IOD uses the collected data for:

Processing membership, event registrations, and training programs.
Communicating updates, publications, newsletters, and announcements.
Improving our website, services, and user experience.
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
Conducting research, surveys, and industry-related studies.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

IOD does not sell or rent your personal data.
Information may be shared with trusted partners, service providers, and event collaborators only to fulfil specific services.
Data may be disclosed if required by law, court order, or government regulations.

4. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

Enhance site functionality and navigation.
Track website traffic and user preferences.
Provide a personalised browsing experience.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, or misuse.
While we strive to ensure data security, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure against cyber threats.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. IOD is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of these external sites. Users are encouraged to review third-party policies before sharing information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required by law.
You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access, update, or correct your personal information.
Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Request deletion of your data, subject to applicable laws of India.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@iodglobal.com

9. Updates to Privacy Policy

IOD reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our official website. Continued use of our services implies acceptance of the updated policy.