Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Bharat Security ("BharatSec", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit event.bharatsec.com or register for one of our events.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when registering for events, including:

• Full name, email address, and phone number
• City, state, and country of residence
• Profession, organization, and area of expertise
• How you heard about us and any questions you submit

We may also automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site through standard server logs and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your event registration and send confirmation emails
• Send event reminders, joining links, and venue details
• Improve our events, content, and website experience
• Send updates about future BharatSec events (only if you opted in)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: Trusted tools such as Firebase (Google) for data storage and Resend for email delivery, bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred with prior notice.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely in Google Firebase Firestore, which complies with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 security standards. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with event services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at privacy@bharatsec.com.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

7. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies to function properly. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. Please see our Cookie Policy for full details.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites such as YouTube, LinkedIn, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our events and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@bharatsec.com
• Website: www.bharatsec.com
• Address: Bharat Security, India