Privacy Policy

Welcome to the official website of the Interact Club of CPS, Rudrapur. We are a non-profit student organization sponsored by the Rotary Club of Rudrapur and part of Rotary International District 3110.

We value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website or participate in our events.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to manage club activities and ensure a smooth experience for our members.

A. Information You Provide via Google Sign-In

When you log in to our website using your Google Account, our authentication provider (Google Firebase) shares the following information with us:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Profile Picture

B. Additional Information

For specific club activities, event registrations, or membership formalities, we may ask for additional details such as:

• Phone Number (for WhatsApp coordination)
• Class and Section (for verifying student status)
• Roll Number (for academic verification)

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data solely for internal club administration and educational purposes. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others.

Your information is used for:

• Membership Management: Verifying your identity as a student of CPS Rudrapur.
• Event Administration: Tracking attendance, organizing teams, and generating participation certificates.
• Communication: Sending you updates about upcoming meetings, projects, and newsletters.
• Recognition: Displaying member achievements in our "Hall of Fame" or leaderboards.

3. Media & Photography Consent

By participating in events, meetings, or projects organized by the Interact Club of CPS, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• Photography & Videography: Club members and administrators may take photographs or videos during events.
• Usage: These images may be displayed on this website (e.g., within the Gallery or Hall of Fame sections), our official social media handles, or in school newsletters to showcase club activities.
• Withdrawal: If you wish for a specific photo of yourself to be removed from the website, please contact the Club Administration. We will make reasonable efforts to honor such requests.

4. Technology & Security

We adhere to industry-standard security practices to protect your data.

• Hosting: Our website is securely hosted on Vercel.
• Database & Authentication: We use Google Firebase, a secure cloud platform by Google, to store your data. Firebase employs advanced encryption and security protocols to keep your information safe.
• Access Control: Access to sensitive member data (such as phone numbers) is restricted to authorized "High Command" members (President, Secretary, Treasurer) and the Faculty Advisor.

5. Cookies

Our website uses "cookies" (small text files stored on your device) solely for essential functions:

• Authentication: To keep you logged in so you don't have to sign in every time you visit a new page.
• Session Security: To prevent unauthorized use of your account.

We do not use cookies for third-party advertising or tracking your activity outside of this website.

6. Compliance with Indian Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

As a user, you have the right to:

• Review the information you have supplied to us.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request the deletion of your account and data from our records.

7. Changes to This Policy

The Interact Club of CPS reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to report a privacy concern, please contact: