Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Norfolk Malayali Association ("NMA," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our events, or become a member of our association.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the website or provide us with your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for membership
• Register for events
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Contact us with inquiries
• Volunteer with our organization

The personal information we may collect includes:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Family member information (for family memberships)
• Payment information (we do not store complete credit card information)
• Photographs from events (with your consent)

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing membership applications and renewals
• Communicating with you about events, programs, and services
• Sending newsletters and other communications
• Responding to your inquiries
• Improving our website and services
• Maintaining our membership directory
• Complying with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our members, provided they agree to keep this information confidential
• When we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others' rights, property, or safety
• With your consent

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files that a site transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web browser that enables the site to recognize your browser and remember certain information.

You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies through your browser settings. Each browser is different, so look at your browser's Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we have about you
• The right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal information
• The right to request that we delete your personal information
• The right to opt-out of communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Norfolk Malayali Association
Email: norfolkmalayali@gmail.com