SANOG

Privacy Policy

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The South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our technical community members. This policy outlines how we handle personal information collected through our website, conference registrations, and mailing list subscriptions.

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1. Information Collection

SANOG collects information that you provide directly to us when you register for conferences, subscribe to our mailing lists, or participate in workshops. This information is essential for coordinating technical exchange across the region.

  • Identity Data: Full name, organizational affiliation, and professional role.
  • Contact Data: Professional email address, physical office address, and telephone number.
  • Technical Data: IP addresses and browser fingerprints collected during web portal access for security auditing.
  • Financial Data: Transaction details related to conference registration fees (handled via secure third-party processors).
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2. Use of Data

As a non-profit technical organization, SANOG uses your data exclusively to facilitate community engagement and operational logistics. We do not sell or lease your personal information to third-party marketing firms.

Data usage includes:

Logistics

Managing event check-ins, badge printing, and dietary requirements for attendees.

Communications

Sending technical announcements, NOG updates, and upcoming workshop schedules.

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3. Cookie Policy

We use a minimal set of cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our member portals and conference registration systems.

Type Purpose
Essential Required for session management and member login authentication.
Preference Used to remember your language selection and regional forum filters.
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4. Data Security

SANOG implements industry-standard technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. This includes end-to-end encryption for all web traffic, strict access controls for administrator accounts, and regular security audits of our member databases.

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Information regarding security incidents or data access requests should be directed to our technical secretariat via the official contact channels.