Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01st December 2024

Welcome to www.bricsforum.in. The website is owned and operated by BRICS International Forum, a collective organization dedicated to fostering international cooperation, innovation, and development. We understand that your privacy is of the utmost importance, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and protect your personal data, and why certain information is necessary for our services.

As an organization built on trust, transparency, and the collaboration of BRICS nations, we encourage you to carefully read this Privacy Policy to understand how your data is handled. Your privacy matters to us, and we take pride in maintaining the security and confidentiality of your personal information.

1. Personal information we collect:

When you visit www.bricsforum.in, we automatically collect certain information about your device to help improve your experience on our website. This includes details such as your web browser, IP address, time zone, and cookies installed on your device. We also collect information on the web pages you view, the websites or search terms that referred you to our site, and how you interact with it. This data is referred to as Device Information.

Additionally, if you choose to register with us, we collect personal details such as name, surname, address, payment information, and any other necessary information required to fulfill the agreement or provide you with our services.

2. Why do we process your data?

At BRICS International Forum, your security is our top priority. We are committed to processing only the minimal amount of personal data necessary to maintain our website and services. The information we collect helps us prevent misuse of our site and enables us to gather essential statistical data that improves our website’s performance and your user experience.

We want you to feel confident while interacting with us. Therefore, you can visit our website anonymously. However, certain features—such as subscribing to our newsletter, submitting a contact form, or engaging with specific content—require you to provide personal data like email, first name, last name, organization, and phone number. You are free to withhold personal information, though please be aware that this may limit your ability to fully engage with certain features of the website.

If you're uncertain about what data is essential, our team is happy to assist you. Feel free to contact us at info@bricsforum.in.

3. Your rights:

As part of our commitment to protecting your personal data, we want to ensure that you are fully informed about your rights. If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Right to be informed about how your data is processed.

• Right of access to the personal data we hold.

• Right to rectification if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.

• Right to erasure under certain conditions.

• Right to restrict processing of your data.

• Right to data portability, allowing you to request your data in a usable format.

• Right to object to processing for legitimate interests or marketing.

• Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, or if you have any questions, please contact us at the details provided below.

Please note that we process your information primarily to fulfill contracts with you or pursue our legitimate business interests. Your data may be transferred outside the EEA, including to countries such as the United States and Canada.

4. Links to other websites:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These external sites are not governed by our privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit, as we cannot be held responsible for the practices of other organizations.

5. Information security:

At BRICS International Forum, we take extensive measures to protect your personal data. We use industry-standard security protocols and best practices to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. While we do everything we can to protect your data, please remember that no method of online transmission is 100% secure. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to ensuring your personal information is treated with the utmost care.

6. Legal disclosure:

In some cases, we may need to disclose your personal data if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or legal request. Additionally, we may disclose your data if necessary to protect our legal rights, your safety, or the safety of others, or to investigate fraud.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

As we continue to grow and evolve, we may update or modify this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top of this document will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are safeguarding your personal information.

8. Contact Information

Your privacy matters to us, and we want to ensure you feel comfortable with how we handle your data. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights regarding your personal data, please reach out to us:

BRICS International Forum
Email: info@bricsforum.in, support@bricsforum.in
Website: www.bricsforum.in