The Association of Slough Malayalees (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Such as your name, address, and other identifiers provided by you for membership registration or participation in events.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website or digital platforms (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site, etc.).
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Please see our Cookie Policy for more details.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To manage membership applications and renewals.
• To inform you about upcoming events, programs, or initiatives.
• To improve our website and services.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• When required by law or legal authorities.
• To trusted third-party service providers that assist in operations, such as payment processors or event organizers, under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal obligations. When no longer required, your data will be securely deleted.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request access to the information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal obligations we must fulfill.
• Opt-out: Opt out of receiving communications from us at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our website contact form.

6. Security Measures

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child’s information has been provided to us without parental consent, please notify us immediately.

8. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the contact form available on our website.