Privacy Policy for Indian Sports Engagement Association

Effective Date: 03-February-2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Indian Sports Engagement Association (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with Indian data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000 (and its amendments). This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal data when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Data

• Voluntary Information: Name, email, phone number, age, gender, location, and sports preferences.
• Account Details: Username, password, profile picture, and activity history.

b. Sensitive Personal Data

• Payment Information: Credit/debit card details, UPI IDs (processed securely via third-party gateways).
• Health Data: If applicable (e.g., fitness tracking), collected only with explicit consent.

c. Automatically Collected Data

• Usage Data: IP address, device type, browser, pages visited, and cookies (see Section 9).

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and personalize services (e.g., event registrations, leaderboards).
• Communicate updates, offers, and newsletters (opt-out available).
• Process payments and prevent fraud.
• Improve platform functionality and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations under Indian law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: Explicit agreement for specific purposes (e.g., health data).
• Contractual Necessity: To deliver services you request.
• Legitimate Interests: Platform security, analytics, and marketing.
• Legal Compliance: As required by Indian authorities.

5. Sharing Your Information

• Service Providers: Payment gateways, cloud hosts, and analytics tools (bound by DPDPA-compliant agreements).
• Legal Requirements: Disclose data if mandated by law or to protect rights.
• Business Transfers: In mergers/acquisitions, with user notice.

6. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law (e.g., tax records).

7. Your Rights Under DPDPA 2023

• Access/Correction: Request a copy of your data or update inaccuracies.
• Erasure: Delete data no longer necessary for processing.
• Withdraw Consent: Opt out of non-essential communications.
• Grievance Redressal: Contact our Grievance Officer (Section 13).
• Nomination: Designate a representative to exercise rights on your behalf.

8. Data Security

We implement safeguards like encryption, access controls, and regular audits to protect your data.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience. Manage preferences via browser settings.

10. International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to countries notified under DPDPA 2023, ensuring adequate protections.

11. Children’s Privacy

Minors under 18 must provide parental consent. We do not knowingly collect data without verification.

12. Updates to This Policy

Changes will be posted here. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise rights:

Email: support@isea.co.in
Address: Indian Sports Engagement Association (Sikkim), Deorali MW, NH10, Deorali Dist. Gangtok, Sikkim – 737102

14. Grievance Officer

As required under IT Act, 2000:
Name: ISEA Grievance
Email: grievance@isea.co.in
Response Time: 30 days.

Indian Sports Engagement Association
2025 | Committed to Your Privacy