Privacy Policy

Young Pipeline Professionals India (YPPI)

Young Pipeline Professionals India (YPPI) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website, register for membership, apply as a volunteer, participate in events, or use our services.

By using our website, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. Where consent is required, we will request it separately.

1. Information We Collect

YPPI may collect the following information depending on your interaction with our platform:

Personal Information

• Full name

• Email address

• Contact number

• Professional qualifications

• Organization or employer details

• Professional experience and areas of expertise

Membership Information

• Membership registration details

• Membership status and validity

• Payment transaction references and receipts

• Participation in membership activities

Volunteer Application Information

• Professional background and qualifications

• Skills and areas of interest

• Previous volunteering or leadership experience

• Availability and preferred volunteering activities

• Other information voluntarily submitted through application forms

Technical Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and website interaction data, depending on the tools and cookies enabled.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and process personal information for legitimate organizational purposes, including:

• Creating and managing YPPI member accounts.

• Processing membership registrations and payments.

• Providing access to membership benefits and resources.

• Reviewing and managing volunteer applications.

• Organizing webinars, mentorship sessions, events, and professional activities.

• Responding to inquiries and support requests.

• Sending important membership and account notifications.

• Sending newsletters and promotional updates where you have opted in or where otherwise permitted by law.

• Improving the functionality, accessibility, and security of our website.

• Complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

We will not use personal information for unrelated purposes without an appropriate lawful basis or required consent.

3. Membership Registration and Account Security

When registering as a YPPI member, you may be required to provide personal and professional information.

This information helps us maintain accurate membership records and provide access to relevant services.

Members are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and notifying YPPI if they suspect unauthorized access to their accounts.

4. Payments and Financial Information

YPPI offers paid membership plans and may provide additional paid professional services.

Online payments are processed through payment service providers integrated with our website.

Payment providers may collect and process information necessary to complete transactions securely.

YPPI may retain transaction records, payment status, billing information, and receipts for administrative, accounting, and legal purposes.

Payment card information is handled according to the practices of the applicable payment provider.

5. Volunteer Applications

Individuals applying to volunteer with YPPI may be asked to provide information regarding their professional experience, qualifications, skills, interests, and availability.

This information is used to:

• Review volunteer applications.

• Assess suitability for volunteering activities.

• Coordinate volunteer responsibilities.

• Communicate about volunteering opportunities.

• Manage participation in YPPI initiatives.

Submitting a volunteer application does not guarantee selection or appointment.

6. Sharing of Personal Information

YPPI may share limited personal information with authorized persons or service providers where necessary to operate its activities.

These may include:

• Authorized YPPI administrators and committee members.

• Website hosting and technology service providers.

• Payment processing providers.

• Event registration and communication platforms.

• Other service providers assisting with authorized organizational activities.

Information may also be disclosed when required by applicable law or a valid legal request.

Personal information will not be shared for unrelated third-party marketing without an appropriate lawful basis or required consent.

7. Website Hosting and Third-Party Services

The YPPI website operates using the Wix website platform.

Certain website functions, including member registration, account management, and payments, may involve services provided by Wix or integrated third-party providers.

Personal information may be processed or stored through these services, including on servers located outside India, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Third-party service providers maintain their own privacy and security practices.

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions and improve the visitor experience.

These technologies may be used for:

• Maintaining secure login sessions.

• Remembering website preferences.

• Supporting website performance and security.

• Understanding website usage, where analytics tools are enabled.

Where required, visitors will be offered appropriate cookie choices.

You may also control certain cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Data Protection and Security

YPPI aims to maintain reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.

These may include access controls, secure account authentication, and security measures provided by our website and technology service providers.

However, no online platform or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

Personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required under applicable law.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, including membership records, volunteer applications, financial transactions, and legal obligations.

When information is no longer required, YPPI will take appropriate steps to delete or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable retention requirements.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable data protection laws, individuals may have the right to:

• Request information about their personal data processed by YPPI.

• Request correction or updating of inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of eligible personal information.

• Withdraw consent for processing based on consent.

• Raise grievances regarding the handling of personal information.

• Exercise other rights available under applicable law.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the email address provided below.

Withdrawal of consent may affect services that require the relevant information to function.

12. Communication and Newsletters

YPPI may contact registered members and volunteers regarding membership activities, account-related notices, events, webinars, and organizational updates.

Promotional newsletters and optional marketing communications will be sent in accordance with applicable consent and communication requirements.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails using the unsubscribe option, where provided, or by contacting us directly.

Essential account-related and transactional communications may continue when necessary.

13. Children's Privacy

YPPI is primarily intended for individuals seeking professional learning, networking, and career development opportunities.

If YPPI collects personal information from individuals under 18, it will follow applicable requirements concerning parental or guardian consent and the processing of children's personal information.

Parents or guardians who believe a child's information has been collected inappropriately may contact us.

14. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, professional resources, event platforms, or social media services.

YPPI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of independent third-party websites.

Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external services before sharing personal information.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

YPPI may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, website functionality, or applicable legal requirements.

Any revised policy will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or request consent for material changes.

16. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:

Young Pipeline Professionals India (YPPI)

Website: www.yppi.in

Email: youngpipelineprofessionalsindia@gmail.com

We will review privacy-related requests and respond in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Your privacy matters to YPPI. We aim to maintain a professional and trustworthy platform where members, volunteers, and industry professionals can connect, learn, and grow with confidence.