GCE Entrepreneurs Forum (GECoPreneur)

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1. Introduction

GECoPreneur is an independent, informal, volunteer-driven forum of GCE Salem alumni. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information shared within the forum.This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

2. Nature of the Forum

  • GECoPreneur is not a registered association, company, trust, or society
  • It is not officially affiliated with GCE Salem or any government institution
  • It is a community initiative run by alumni volunteers
Participation is voluntary.

3. Information We May Collect

We may collect limited personal information such as:
  • Name
  • Batch / year of passing (GCE Salem)
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • City / country
  • Business or professional details (shared voluntarily)
This information is typically collected through:
    • Google Forms
    • WhatsApp groups
    • Event registrations
    • Email or direct messages

4. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used only for community-related purposes, such as:
  • Forum communication
  • Event updates and invitations
  • Knowledge sessions and meetups
  • Networking and collaboration
  • Alumni coordination
We do not use your data for commercial advertising.

5. Data Sharing

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data
  • Data is not shared with third parties for marketing
  • Information may be visible to other forum members only within forum platforms (e.g., WhatsApp groups)
Any business interaction between members is independent and voluntary.

6. Data Security

  • We take reasonable steps to protect shared information
  • However, since the forum uses third-party platforms (WhatsApp, Google, Zoom, etc.), complete control over data security cannot be guaranteed
  • Members are encouraged to share information responsibly

7. Opt-Out & Data Removal

  • You may leave the forum or communication groups at any time
  • You may request removal of your data by contacting the forum volunteers
  • Upon request, reasonable efforts will be made to remove your information from active records

8. Changes to This Policy

  • This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect forum practices. Continued participation implies acceptance of the updated policy.

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