Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

The International Academy of Pathology – Indian Division (IAPID) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

IAPID acts as the Data Controller for personal data collected via www.iapid.org.

2. Personal Data We Collect

Name, email address, contact details (when voluntarily submitted)
Membership or registration details
Website usage data (IP address, browser, pages visited)

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

User consent
Legitimate interests (website improvement, communication)
Legal obligations

4. Purpose of Data Collection

Responding to inquiries
Membership administration
Event and academic communications
Website analytics and improvement

5. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools to understand user behavior. You may disable cookies through browser settings; however, some features may not function properly.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data. Data may be shared with trusted service providers strictly for operational purposes and under confidentiality agreements.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Right to access your data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict or object to processing
Right to data portability

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be effective upon posting on this page.

12. Contact for Privacy Requests

Email: secretary.iapid25@gmail.com