Global Telangana Association

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22-09-2025

Global Telangana Association (“GTA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, become a member, donate, or interact with GTA in any way.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: name, email address, phone number, postal address, profession, family information (if you provide it during membership registration), payment/donation details, etc.

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, time spent, and other usage data collected automatically through website analytics.

  • Communication Data: information you provide when you communicate with us via form submissions, email, or other messaging (questions, feedback, etc.).

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for purposes including but not limited to:

  • Processing membership registrations, donations, and event applications.

  • Sending updates, newsletters, announcements, and event reminders.

  • Improving our website, services, and event planning.

  • Ensuring security, preventing fraud or misuse.

  • Providing customer support and addressing inquiries.

  • Monitoring usage to understand how people interact with our site and optimize their experience.

3. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information. However, we may share information under these circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website, processing payments, managing events, or communications (under confidentiality).

  • When required by law or to comply with legal processes.

  • To protect the rights, security, or property of GTA, its members, or others.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

  • We use cookies and similar tracking tools to collect usage data and improve our site’s performance.

  • You may opt out of cookies via your browser settings. Please note that some site features may not function properly without cookies.

5. Data Security & Retention

  • We take reasonable measures to secure your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

  • Personal data will be retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected (membership duration, event cycle, financial/legal obligations, etc.).

  • After it’s no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • To access, update, or correct your personal data.

  • To request deletion of your data.

  • To object to or restrict certain processing.

  • To unsubscribe from marketing communications.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content

  • Our website may contain links to external websites or embedded third-party content (videos, maps, etc.).
  • We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

8. Children’s Privacy

  • GTA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

  • If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or how we operate.
  • Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

Email: info@globaltelanganaassociation.org
Address: 89, Road Number 9, Park View Enclave, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033, India