IndiaTechSkills – AWSTP
Effective Date: 01st March, 2026
IndiaTechSkills, the website that carries the initiatives of the Association of Welding Skilling & Training Professionals (AWSTP), is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of visitors, participants, and partners who use our website and services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or participate in our programs including the Welding Olympiad, Welding Tourism, and related training initiatives.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Register for competitions or events
- Enroll in training programs
- Book industrial visits or tours
- Subscribe to updates or newsletters
- Contact us through the website
The information collected may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Institution or organization
- City and state
- Age or professional category
- Identification details where required for event participation
We may also collect limited technical information automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited on our website
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information collected may be used to:
- Process registrations for competitions, workshops, and events
- Facilitate participation in the Welding Olympiad and related programs
- Manage industrial visits under Welding Tourism
- Communicate important updates regarding events or services
- Improve our website, programs, and user experience
- Provide certifications, results, and participation records
- Maintain internal records and analytics
Your information will only be used for legitimate operational purposes related to our initiatives.
3. Sharing of Information
IndiaTechSkills and AWSTP do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
However, limited information may be shared with:
- Authorized training partners
- Industry collaborators hosting visits or competitions
- Event partners or logistics providers
- Government or regulatory bodies when required by law
All such sharing will be done only when necessary for program execution.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Disclosure
- Alteration
- Destruction
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:
- Improve site functionality
- Understand user behavior
- Enhance navigation and performance
Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings, although this may affect some website functionality.
6. Third-Party Links
The website may contain links to third-party websites or partner platforms.
IndiaTechSkills and AWSTP are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those sites independently.
7. Participation Data
Participants in competitions, training programs, or industrial visits may have certain information such as:
- Name
- Institution
- City or state
- Achievements or results
published for recognition, certification, or promotional purposes related to the initiative.
8. Children’s Information
Some programs such as school-level competitions may involve participants under the age of 18.
In such cases, registration and participation may require parental, guardian, or institutional consent.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
IndiaTechSkills and AWSTP may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or technological changes.
The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, please contact:
IndiaTechSkills – AWSTP
Email: awstpindia26@gmail.com
Website: www.indiatechskills.com