1. Information We Collect
The South Asian Reptile Network (SARN) collects the following information when you register as a member:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, emergency contact, occupation, and organization affiliation.
- Professional Information: Research interests, species of interest, publications, projects, and educational background.
- Location Information: Country, state/province, district, and address (optional).
- Profile Photo: A passport-size photograph (optional).
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
- Create and maintain the SARN member directory
- Facilitate collaboration between researchers and rescuers across South Asia
- Enable emergency rescue coordination when needed
- Communicate important network updates and announcements
- Improve our services and directory functionality
3. Information Sharing & Privacy Controls
You have control over what information is publicly visible:
- Public Information: Your name, role, country, state/province, and professional interests are visible to all directory users.
- Contact Information: You can choose whether to show your email, phone number, and emergency contact publicly.
- Profile Photo: Your photo is visible to all directory users.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data is only used for the purposes of the SARN network.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes:
- Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Protected database access with restricted permissions
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Admin approval required for member registration
5. Your Rights
As a registered member of SARN, you have the right to:
- Access: View all personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct your profile information at any time
- Deletion: Request removal of your profile from the directory
- Opt-out: Choose which contact information is publicly visible
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
6. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses a single cookie to remember your dark/light mode preference. No tracking cookies or analytics are used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your user experience.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services:
- Google Fonts: For typography (no tracking data collected)
- Font Awesome: For icons (no tracking data collected)
These services do not collect personal information from our users.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
