Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
The GST Appellate Tribunal Bar Association, Surat (GATBAS) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to it by its members, applicants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information in connection with our website and Association activities.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of information when you interact with our website or apply for or maintain membership with GATBAS:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other contact details provided during membership registration or communication.
- Professional Information: Professional qualifications, registration or enrolment numbers, area of practice, and related credentials submitted for membership or verification purposes.
- Payment Information: Limited transaction-related details such as payment references or confirmation numbers for membership fees or events. GATBAS does not collect or store credit card, debit card, or banking credentials.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected automatically for website security, analytics, and performance optimisation.
How We Use Your Information
The information collected by GATBAS is used strictly for legitimate Association-related purposes, including:
- Processing, administering, and maintaining membership records
- Communicating with members regarding Association activities, meetings, events, seminars, and official updates
- Providing member services, administrative support, and responding to queries or requests
- Maintaining a member directory or professional listing, where applicable and only with the member’s explicit consent
- Analysing website usage to improve content, functionality, and user experience
Information Sharing
GATBAS does not sell, lease, trade, or commercially exploit personal information of its members or website users. Personal information may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:
- With your prior consent or at your explicit request
- Where disclosure is required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or lawful requests by governmental authorities
- Where necessary to protect the legal rights, safety, or integrity of GATBAS, its members, or the public
Data Security
GATBAS adopts reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, loss, or disclosure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect data, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you have the right to request access to your personal information held by GATBAS, seek correction of inaccurate or incomplete data, or request deletion of information that is no longer required for legitimate purposes. Such requests may be made by contacting us at info@gatbas.org.
Changes to This Policy
GATBAS reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational practices, or technological developments. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after such changes shall constitute acceptance of the revised policy.