The issue of online privacy is extremely crucial for scratchmysoul, which is committed to safeguarding the information provided by its registered users and other visitors logging on to its Web site.

Respecting the privacy of its online visitors, while providing top-of-the-line services and information to customers has remained the core of scratchmysoul ‘s strategy. Our Privacy Policy gives visitors a view of the Privacy Practices followed by scratchmysoul and assures them of safe passage through the portal.

At the same time, scratchmysoul would like to make it clear that its site provides links to other Web sites that are governed by their own Privacy Policies and does not take responsibility for the security provided by these sites. Visitors to the scratchmysoul site are urged to familiarize themselves with its Privacy Policy.

When you provide us with your personal data, you are agreeing to the rules and regulations stipulated under our Privacy Policy and are bound by it. If you do not agree to our Policy please do not use the Site.

The Privacy Policy covers the following areas:
• Type of information collected through the Web site
• Choice/Opt out
• Use and Disclosure of personal information
• Security

Type of information collected through the Web site

Personal information

Users registering at the scratchmysoul for specific services are requested to provide some personally identifiable information which become the property of scratchmysoul and can be shared, disclosed or distributed to third parties only in accordance with the Privacy Policy. It must be clarified here that registration is not required for visitors to the site who do not require any specific services or detailed information on profiles.

The services that need registration include the following:
• participation in events
• ordering a publication
• downloading research reports
• signing up for membership
• joining our mailing lists
• subscribing for Newsletters
• posting a query while seeking a service provider

scratchmysoul will not sell or rent such personally identifiable information collected. The personally identifiable information is supplied voluntarily for some of the following purposes:

Registration Data:If you are merely a visitor to our site, scratchmysoul does not collect any personal information about you, except to the limited extent through the use of cookies, as described below. If you decide to use certain services offered on the site, you will be asked to register on www. scratchmysoul.com. During registration you will be requested to complete a registration form setting out basic online contact information about yourself.

Credit Card Information: If you purchase our publications at the Site or register for an event, you may be required to submit your credit card details, including your name, account number and the expiration date. The information is used for billing purposes and to contact you if there are difficulties in processing your order.

E-mail information: When we receive e-mails from you, we may retain the content of any e-mail messages sent to us, as well as details of your e-mail address.

Use of web-based tracking mechanisms such as Cookies

Cookies, which enable us to store small amounts of information contained in your Web site browser, may be used on some areas of our Website. Cookies, that help us track your navigation, enable us to tailor our offerings to your needs. The kind of information that may be stored on a cookie includes registration data so that a user does not need to re-enter the information every time he/she visits a particular area.

The information contained on cookies is masked to ensure your privacy and is readable only by the servers of nasscom.com.

Third party Websites which are accessible from our Site via links, click-throughs or banner advertising may use Cookies. However, it is important for us to inform you that we have no access or control over such Cookies and do not accept responsibility with regards to them. Security

Access to your personal account online is password protected. We will not release your account password to any person. In the event that you forget your password, you may generate an on-line request for your password to be sent to you by e-mail at the e-mail address used during registration.

scratchmysoul has implemented stringent, internationally acceptable standards of technology and operational security in order to protect personally identifiable information from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. The data resides behind a firewall, with access restricted to authorized scratchmysoul personnel.

scratchmysoul cannot be held responsible for any activity in your account which results from your failure to keep your own password secure

Contacting the web site

For questions regarding the privacy statement, practices of the site, or any other transaction issue, please contact webmaster@ scratchmysoul .com

scratchmysoul.com Privacy Notice

Personal information
• As a scratchmysoul.com user, you can upload a profile that includes personal information, such as gender, age, occupation, hobbies, and interests, vision and philosophy of life plus other content, such as photos. This information may be accessed and viewed by other scratchmysoul.com users.
• We collect and maintain information associated with this content.
• When you send and receive communications/mail/SMS messages to or from the scratchmysoul.com website, we collect and maintain information associated with those messages, such as the phone number, the wireless carrier associated with the phone number, the content of the message, and the date and time of the transaction.

Uses
• When you send information and communications through scratchmysoul.com, your name and email address will be identified in the message.
• When you send and receive information and communications to or from the scratchmysoul.com website, we use the data we collect to operate, develop and improve our services. Our third party providers also may collect data about your SMS/Internet usage in order to provide the service. In addition, your wireless carrier collects data about your SMS usage. Their practices are governed by their own privacy policies.