Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ThriveTN2026 ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website thrivetn2026.in and use our mobile application (collectively, the "Services").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Disclose to Us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Services, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise contact us.

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name: Full name for registration and identification
• Email Address: For account verification and communication
• Mobile Number: For authentication and notifications
• Gender: Optional demographic information
• Occupation: To understand user professional background
• Address, State, and Pin Code: For event-related communications and regional insights
• Payment Information: Processed securely through third-party payment gateways (Razorpay)
• Profile Picture: Optional user profile image

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include:

• Device and browser information
• IP address
• Operating system
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information collected via our Services for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create and manage your user account
• Email Verification: To verify your email address through OTP (One-Time Password)
• Password Reset: To facilitate secure password recovery
• Event Registration: To process registrations for ThriveTN2026 summit and related events
• Payment Processing: To process subscriptions and payments for event access and community features
• Content Delivery: To provide access to event videos, sector information, and community features based on your subscription
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and important information about the event
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Services and improve user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing via Razorpay, email delivery, hosting)

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. Payment Processing

We use Razorpay as our payment gateway for processing transactions. When you make a payment, your payment information is transmitted directly to Razorpay and is subject to their privacy policy. We do not store complete credit card or debit card information on our servers. We only retain transaction IDs, payment status, and order details for record-keeping purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. This includes:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication using Laravel Sanctum tokens
• Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication requirements

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We implement soft-delete functionality, meaning deleted records may be retained in our backup systems for a limited period before permanent deletion.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was the legal basis

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Services and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Services.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Mobile Application Permissions

Our mobile application may request the following permissions:

• Internet Access: To connect to our servers and access content
• Camera: Optional, for updating profile pictures
• Storage: To cache content and store user preferences
• Notifications: To send event updates and important announcements

You can manage these permissions through your device settings at any time.

13. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to India and its processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

16. Consent

By using our Services, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Services.