Privacy Policy
How FIPPI collects, uses and protects information shared by members, industry stakeholders and visitors to fippi.org.
Introduction
By accessing or using fippi.org, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. This policy applies to all visitors, members, prospective members and industry stakeholders who use our website or contact us through it.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information you provide directly — such as your name, company name, designation, email address, phone number and message content when you fill out a contact form, membership enquiry, or MoU/committee-related request.
- Newsletter & publication subscriptions — your email address when you subscribe to the FIPPI Digital Magazine or journal updates.
- Automatically collected information — such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and time spent on the site, collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools.
- Event & meeting participation details — information you provide when registering interest in FIPPI events, exhibitions, conclaves or committee meetings featured on our News & Events page.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected is used to:
- Respond to enquiries about FIPPI membership, MoUs, and industry initiatives
- Send the FIPPI Digital Magazine, journal editions and industry updates to subscribers
- Keep members and stakeholders informed of meetings, exhibitions and events
- Improve the content, usability and performance of fippi.org
- Maintain records required for our functioning as an industry trade association
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
fippi.org may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve your browsing experience. Cookies may collect information such as pages visited, time spent, and general navigation patterns. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some parts of the site may not function properly without them.
Sharing & Disclosure
We may share information in limited circumstances, including:
- With government bodies or regulatory authorities (such as DPIIT, BIS, ICFRE) where required for joint initiatives, MoUs or compliance-related engagement that you have voluntarily participated in
- With service providers who help us operate the website (such as hosting or email-delivery providers), under obligations to keep information confidential
- Where required by law, court order, or governmental request
Data Security
We adopt reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect the information we hold against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy — such as maintaining membership records, responding to enquiries, or complying with legal and regulatory obligations — after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Rights & Choices
You may, at any time:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Unsubscribe from the FIPPI Digital Magazine or newsletter using the link provided in any email, or by writing to us
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal or record-keeping obligations we may have
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner organisations, exhibition websites, and government portals. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
Children's Privacy
fippi.org is intended for industry professionals, members and stakeholders of the plywood and wood-panel sector. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out to us:
Rajendra Place, New Delhi–110008