Effective Date: 25 May 2026
Entity: Views Exchange
Jurisdiction: India

1. Introduction

Views Exchange (“we”, “our”, “platform”) is a professional knowledge-sharing and networking forum for Chartered Accountants, finance professionals, and entrepreneurs.

Given the nature of discussions on regulatory frameworks, taxation, financial strategies, and business insights, we recognize that data confidentiality, ethical handling, and professional integrity are critical.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your information when you use our platform.

2. Scope of Policy

This policy applies to:

• Website visitors
• Registered members
• Event participants
• Contributors and speakers
• Anyone interacting with Views Exchange digitally or offline

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal & Identity Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• City / Location
• Profile photo (if uploaded)

3.2 Professional Information

• Qualification (CA, CMA, CS, MBA, etc.)
• Firm / Organization name
• Designation (Partner, CFO, Consultant, etc.)
• Industry specialization
• Years of experience

3.3 Community & Engagement Data

• Forum discussions, comments, posts
• Event participation records
• Feedback and survey responses
• Networking interactions within the platform

3.4 Technical & Usage Data

• IP address
• Browser type and device
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral sources

4. Purpose of Data Collection

We process your data for legitimate professional purposes, including:

4.1 Platform Functionality

• Creating and managing user accounts
• Enabling peer-to-peer interaction
• Facilitating discussions and knowledge exchange

4.2 Professional Networking

• Connecting members based on expertise
• Promoting collaboration opportunities
• Enabling closed-group discussions

4.3 Events & Learning

• Managing registrations for webinars, meetups, and workshops
• Sharing relevant professional updates and regulatory insights

4.4 Communication

• Sending newsletters, updates, and announcements
• Responding to inquiries and support requests

4.5 Platform Improvement

• Analyzing engagement patterns
• Enhancing user experience and content relevance

5. Legal Basis for Processing (India Context)

We process data based on:

• User consent (registration, newsletter opt-in)
• Legitimate interest (professional networking & community building)
• Legal obligations (if required by authorities)

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We maintain a strict non-commercial data policy.

We DO NOT:

• Sell user data
• Share member lists publicly
• Allow unauthorized third-party access

We MAY share data:

• With trusted service providers (hosting, CRM, email tools)
• With event partners (only when required and disclosed)
• When required by law, regulation, or court order

7. Confidentiality of Professional Discussions

Given the nature of financial and regulatory discussions:

• Members are expected to avoid sharing confidential client data
• Views Exchange is not responsible for sensitive information voluntarily disclosed by users
• Discussions are considered professional opinions, not advisory mandates

8. Data Retention

We retain user data:

• As long as the account is active
• As required for legal or compliance purposes
• Until a deletion request is received

Inactive accounts may be archived or removed periodically.

9. Data Security Measures

We implement:

• Secure hosting environments
• SSL encryption
• Access control mechanisms
• Periodic monitoring for vulnerabilities

However, no system is completely immune — users should exercise caution when sharing sensitive information.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Maintain login sessions
• Understand user behavior
• Improve navigation and performance

Users can disable cookies, though some features may not function properly.

11. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update or correct information
• Request deletion of your account
• Withdraw consent for communications

Requests can be sent to:
Email: eventsviewsexchange@gmail.com

12. Third-Party Links

Our platform may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

13. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

14. Contact Information

Views Exchange
Email: eventsviewsexchange@gmail.com
Phone: +91 98316 28326
Address: Room No 202, 2nd Floor 7A Bentink Street. Kolkata 700001