This policy sets out how CCWSD collects, uses and discloses your personal information. If you disclose personal information to third parties this policy will not apply and you will be subject to the privacy policy of that third party. By accessing or using CCWSD services, you agree to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in the manner described in this policy. Words defined in the CCWSD Terms and Conditions of Use have the same meaning in this Privacy Policy.
CCWSD and privacy
CCWSD is bound by the Privacy Act (1988).What personal information is collected?
CCWSD collects personal information to assist it and its related bodies corporate to conduct their activities and provide the range of services they offer. Personal information collected by CCWSD may include:
- identification details, which may include name, birth date, gender, security questions and answers;
- bank account and credit account details;
- user ID's and passwords;
- services provided to you, including saved items and searches
- business information, such as ABN and licence number;
- information about the devices on which you visit the CCWSD, and your activities on those sites;
- third party account details (for example where you sign in through a social network);
- social profile information;
- records and content of communications with CCWSD or any other person including records and content using Communications Services (as that term is defined in CCWSD Terms and Conditions of Use). Please note that such records and content may be stored and scanned by CCWSD
How is personal information collected?
CCWSD collects personal information in a number of ways, including:
- directly from you when you provide information directly to CCWSD in person, by phone or in writing (whether electronic or otherwise) for example when you create an advertisement on one of our websites; when you enquire about an item on one of our websites; or in a contract with your business to provide you with our services;
- directly from you when you communicate with CCWSD or any other person using CCWSD Communications Services;
- from third parties such as:
- CCWSD related companies;
- resellers of CCWSD services and service providers to CCWSD;
- operators of linked or served web sites, applications and advertising on the CCWSD network;
- social networks where you choose to share that information when creating an account;
- from 3rd party data providers who have been directed by you to send us information on your behalf;
- through use of CCWSD proprietary software in which personal information is stored;
- from organisations identified or described under the heading "How is personal information disclosed"
How is personal information used?
Your personal information may be used for the following purposes:
- to maintain appropriate business records;
- to research, develop, improve and use within CCWSD products and services;
- to pre-populate / customise / provide shortcuts on our websites;
- to conduct surveys to determine use and satisfaction with CCWSD services;
- to generate statistics in relation to the CCWSD;
- for the purposes of feedback, reviews and ratings;
- to promote and market special offers and other services to you (if you do not want to receive these, please let us know by clicking here);
- for purposes connected with the operation of the CCWSD;
- for staff training and quality assurance;
- to personalise the site experience and / or the advertising you see when you visit sites within the CCWSD Network.
How is personal information disclosed?
CCWSD may disclose personal information to individuals and organisations other than CCWSD. The organisations to which we may disclose personal information include:
- CCWSD staff and CCWSD' related bodies corporate
- the public if you advertise with CCWSD or use publicly available Communications Services
- individuals and organisations that advertise with CCWSD if you submit an enquiry or seek certain services through CCWSD - depending on your enquiry these may include:
- private advertisers;
- operators of Linked Sites;
- If you do not want CCWSD to disclose your personal information to these individuals and organisations, you should not submit an enquiry.
- outsourced service providers who assist CCWSD to provide its services including:
- information technology providers;
- marketing and market research advisers; and
- professional advisers.
- entities to whom you request we send your information;
- resellers of CCWSD services;
- organisations involved in a sale/transfer of CCWSD assets, business or shares;
- to assist government or regulatory authorities or police;
- as we are required by law, for example pursuant to a subpoena or in accordance with unclaimed money legislation. Where CCWSD provides information to a third party at your request (for example where you submit an enquiry), you acknowledge that your information will be handled by that third party in accordance with its privacy policy and not in accordance with the CCWSD privacy policy.
Maintaining personal information quality
CCWSD strives to maintain accurate and up-to-date records. To facilitate this, please let us know if any of your details change. You may update certain personal information through your membership account (if you have one) or click here to contact us by email.
How to access your personal information
You generally have a right to access your personal information, subject to a few exceptions provided by law. If you wish to access your personal information please Click here or on the "contact us" link at the bottom of this page. Please remember to provide as much detail as you can as this will help us to find the information. There is no charge for this service, however you may be required to verify your identity before any information is released to you.
About security and personal Information
CCWSD takes reasonable steps to protect personal information collected from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modifications or disclosure. Your personal information may be stored in hard copy documents, but is generally stored electronically on CCWSD’ systems.
Transfer of personal information outside of India
Some of CCWSD’ service providers are located outside of India, including in the United States of America, Canada etc. It may be necessary to disclose your personal information to those service providers for some of the purposes listed above. By providing CCWSD with your personal information, you consent to the disclosure / transfer of your personal information outside of India as set out in this privacy policy.
Dealing with CCWSD anonymously
You may deal with CCWSD anonymously by using a pseudonym, unless CCWSD is required or authorised by law to deal only with an identified person, or it is impracticable for us to respond to you if you have not identified yourself.
What if you don't provide personal information?
If you choose not to provide personal information when requested, CCWSD may not be able to provide you with the full range of CCWSD services.
CCWSD Network, Linked Sites and personal information
When you visit a website or use an application on the CCWSD, CCWSD records anonymous information such as IP address, time, date, referring url, and other referral information, device information and location, carrier, site interactions such as your access to website features, pages accessed, content, searching activities, lead submission, and files accessed and downloaded, type of browser and operating system. Such information collected by CCWSD may be linked to other information CCWSD holds about a user, compiling a complete profile about CCWSD users’ browsing activities on the CCWSD. CCWSD uses “cookies” and other methods to collect and store the information set out above. A cookie is a small file that stays on your computer until, depending on whether it is a sessional or persistent cookie, you turn your computer off or it expires (this may be as little as 30 days or up 2 years, or longer in some cases). Cookies may be used by CCWSD or by service providers engaged by CCWSD to provide you with the full range of services it offers, remember your preferences, remember the sites you visit on the CCWSD, measure and analyse usage of the CCWSD and for security. Persistent cookies may be used to identify the sites you visit on the CCWSD and to personalise the advertising that you see when you make future visits to that site or other sites. You may adjust your Internet browser settings to disable cookies. If cookies are disabled CCWSD may not be able to provide you with the full range of CCWSD services. The CCWSD may include links to third party web sites, co-branded web sites and applications and advertising served to the CCWSD Network by third parties (Linked Sites). The operators of Linked Sites may collect personal information through the use of cookies and otherwise. CCWSD is not responsible for Linked Sites and recommends you read the privacy policy of Linked Sites before disclosing your personal information.
What if I have a problem?
If you have a problem, complaint, want to change your personal information or just wish to enquire about privacy please contact us.
Address: #1075/3165, Shatabdi Nagar, Unit VIII, Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751003
Email: info@ccwsdindia.org
CCWSD treats complaints relating to privacy extremely seriously. If you submit a concern or complaint, we will endeavour to deal with it comprehensively and reach an outcome with which all parties are satisfied.
How this policy changes
This policy may change over time. All changes will be published on this website.