Privacy Policy

Understand how your information is collected, used, and protected.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21 August 2026

Varanasi Architects Association (“we”, “our”, or “the Association”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide while using our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Register or apply for membership
  • Create or update your member profile
  • Contact us through the website
  • Register for events or activities
  • Subscribe to notifications or communications
  • Submit forms or other information through the website

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, professional details, membership information, and other information necessary for Association-related activities.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected may be used to:

  • Process and manage membership applications
  • Maintain member records and profiles
  • Provide access to member services and facilities
  • Communicate important Association updates and announcements
  • Manage events, meetings, and professional activities
  • Respond to enquiries and requests
  • Improve our website and member experience
  • Maintain website security and prevent unauthorized use

3. Public Member Information

Certain information provided as part of a membership profile may be displayed publicly on the Association’s website, depending on the member’s profile settings and the Association’s requirements.

Members are responsible for ensuring that the information they submit for public display is accurate and appropriate.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage, remember preferences, and enhance the overall user experience.

You may adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies. However, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent members’ personal information to third parties.

Information may be shared with trusted service providers, website administrators, event partners, or other authorized parties when reasonably necessary to operate the Association’s services, maintain the website, organize activities, or comply with legal requirements.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and the Varanasi Architects Association is not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

8. Your Rights

You may request to review, update, correct, or, where applicable, remove your personal information maintained by the Association.

If you have concerns about how your information is being used, you may contact us using the contact details provided on the website.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not specifically intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Varanasi Architects Association
Website: varanasiarchitects.in
Email: info@varanasiarchitects.in
Address: C 28/121, Teliabagh, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: (+91) 9839616060