Data Privacy Statement of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC)
1. Purpose of Data Collection and Processing
This statement outlines how we process your personal data in connection with your membership, our website, and related services. The collection of certain personal data is essential to administer your membership effectively.
Without this data, we are unable to provide the requested services.
We may collect and process your personal data in the following scenarios:
- Visiting our website
- Submitting a membership application
- Registering for events
- Subscribing to our newsletter
- Communicating with us via web forms or email
2. Contact Details of the Controller
Deutsch-Indische Handelskammer (AHK Indien)
Maker Tower E, 1st Floor
Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005, India
+91-22-66652161
+91-22-66652120
Liaison Office in Germany:
Deutsch-Indisches Informationsbüro e.V.
Citadellstraße 12, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
+49-211-360597
General Controller for Digital Services:
Deutscher Industrie- und Handelskammertag e.V. (DIHK)
Breite Straße 29, 10178 Berlin, Germany
3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- Membership administration
- Communication and engagement
- Invitation to events
- Distribution of newsletters and publications
- Event registration and payment processing
- Website analysis and service improvement
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Performance of a contract
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interests
4. Recipients or Categories of Recipients
Your data may be accessed by authorised IT service providers and partners solely for legitimate processing, including:
- Google Analytics
- YouTube
- Twitter (X)
- Vimeo
- Cookiebot
- Cloud-based hosting and analytics providers
5. Data Transfers to Third Countries
Your personal data may be processed in India and Germany to fulfil contractual obligations.
We do not share your personal data without prior explicit consent, except in the following cases:
- When required by a legal order, court, or governmental authority
- When the data is already publicly available
- With your consent to be included in our official directory
6. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Ensuring website functionality and performance
- Analyzing usage for service optimisation
Types of cookies used:
Essential cookies (e.g., fonts, full css)- Analytical cookies (e.g., ga, gid) – to evaluate user behavior
- Users are informed upon visiting our website and may adjust cookie settings through their browser or our cookie consent manager.
7. Data Retention Period
Personal data is stored:
- For the duration of the membership or service provision
- As required under applicable EU GDPR or Indian data retention laws, whichever is longer
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation:
Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure and restriction (Art. 17 & 18 GDPR)
- Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact AHK Indien (IGCC). Your request will be assessed to determine whether legal requirements are met.
9. Supervisory Authority for Data Protection
Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Kavalleriestraße 2-4, 40213 Düsseldorf
+49-211-38424-0
+49-211-38424-10
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
This policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in our data practices or legal obligations.
We encourage you to review it regularly.