Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 27, 2026

The Indo-American Press Club Inc. (IAPC) ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at indoamericanpressclub.com, register for membership, submit inquiry forms, or participate in our events and conferences.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in several ways, including:

• Personal Identifiable Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, organization/media affiliation, and professional credentials when you submit a contact form, register for membership, or sign up for events such as the International Media Conference (IMC).
• Payment and Billing Data: Transaction details when paying membership dues or conference registration fees (processed securely via third-party payment gateways; we do not store sensitive credit card numbers directly on our servers).
• Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and device data collected automatically via cookies, server logs, and analytics services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process membership applications, verifications, and directory management.
• Organize, administer, and coordinate events, conferences, seminars, and award ceremonies.
• Respond to inquiries, messages, and provide support.
• Send administrative updates, newsletters, press releases, and announcements relevant to the media fraternity.
• Monitor, optimize, and maintain the functionality and security of our website.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We strictly respect your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information under the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors and contractors providing website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, and technical maintenance.
• Legal Obligations: If required to do so by applicable law, regulation, subpoena, or legal process.
• Safety & Protection: To protect the rights, property, and safety of IAPC, our members, or the public.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, tracking pixels, and related technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and support site administration. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though certain site features may have reduced functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.
• Opting out of promotional email communications by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites, social media channels, or partner portals. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legal requirements. The updated date at the top of this policy indicates when revisions were made.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at: